How is Octadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester (CAS: 1190-63-2) typically synthesized?

Octadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester is typically synthesized through the esterification of octadecanoic acid with hexadecanol in the presence of a strong acid catalyst like sulfuric acid or by using a mild acid catalyst such as phosphoric acid. The reaction proceeds with good selectivity and yields up to 90% of the ester product under optimal conditions.