Catalytic synthesis of n-butyl acetate catalyzed by ceric sulfate

n-Butyl acetate was synthesized from acetic acid and butanol using ceric sulfate catalyst.The results indicated that ceric sulfate catalyst featured higher activity,simplicity in operation,lower cost and reusability.n-Butyl acetate yield of 87.8% was obtained under optimal reaction condition as follows:n(acetic acid)∶ n(butanol)=1.7∶1,catalyst dosage 0.6 g,reaction time 50 min.