Method for the continuous production of methyl formate

Details Method for the continuous production of methyl formate Method for the continuous production of methyl formate

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Richter, Johann (Department: 1621)

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

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acid esters

Reexamination Certificate

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06921833

ABSTRACT:
A description is given of a process for preparing methyl formate by reacting excess methanol with carbon monoxide under superatmospheric pressure and at elevated temperature in the presence of alkali metal methoxide or alkaline earth metal methoxide as catalyst in a pressure-rated reactor, in which the use of at least two reactor elements, preferably operated in countercurrent, at about 100° C. and a pressure of about 100 bar in combination with a solids-free desalting of the reaction product makes possible very economical, largely trouble-free production of methyl formate in any desired quality and with a very good production capacity.Furthermore, the process for solids-free desalting and apparatuses for carrying out this process are described.

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