Electrochemical organic synthesis

Details Electrochemical organic synthesis Electrochemical organic synthesis

1984-02-09

1984-10-02

Niebling, John F.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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204 75, 204 76, C25B 100

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044746520

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an electrochemical process for synthesizing carboxylic acids by reduction of gaseous oxides of carbon in which a gas transfer electrode is used as the cathode.
The gas transfer electrodes are preferably used as hydrophobic gas transfer electrodes. In carrying out the process it is particularly preferred to use porous, hydrophobic gas transfer electrodes made from an electrocatalyst e.g. carbon, bound in a polymer such as polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). In the case of some reactions another electro-catalyst may be added to the carbon/polymer mixture.
The process is particularly suited to producing acids such as formic acid and oxalic acid.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3248267 (1966-04-01), Langer
patent: 4240882 (1980-12-01), Ang
patent: 4310393 (1982-01-01), Bell

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