Liquid phase oxidation of alcohols to prepare carboxylic acids

Details Liquid phase oxidation of alcohols to prepare carboxylic acids Liquid phase oxidation of alcohols to prepare carboxylic acids

1991-12-18

1992-11-24

Prescott, Arthur C.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acids and salts thereof

C07C 5116

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051664240

ABSTRACT:
A process is disclosed for the preparation of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids from primary aliphatic alcohols having 2 to 6 carbon atoms wherein the reaction is in semi-continuous or continuous mode. Acetic acid is prepared from ethanol in high conversion, selectivity and yield. Acetic acid is useful as a solvent for the manufacture of terephthalic acid and other organic compounds.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2444924 (1948-07-01), Farkas
patent: 2920087 (1960-01-01), Hay

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