Depending on the catalyst used, the production of methyl levulinate varied between 33% and 53%, whereas the highest yield seen for methyl lactate was only 2%. TfOH was found to be the most effective ...

Yamaguchi and colleagues examined various homogeneous catalysts to optimize the selective production of methyl levulinate and methyl lactate. They state, however, ...

image: Algal residue, commonly discarded after extraction of oil, can be used to produce industrial chemicals alkyl levulinate and alkyl lactate. view more Credit: Tokyo Institute of Technology ...

“At present, methyl levulinate is produced from levulinic acid. Since the market price of levulinic acid is Rs. 500-800 per kg, the cost of production of methyl levulinate is also quite high.