Process for the preparation of carboxylic acids

Details Process for the preparation of carboxylic acids Process for the preparation of carboxylic acids

1984-02-24

1985-12-31

Trousof, Natalie

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

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acids and salts thereof

260413, 502154, 502166, 502170, 562496, 562497, 562517, C07C 5109, C01B 2514

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ABSTRACT:
A process is disclosed for preparation of a carboxylic acid RCOOH wherein R represents certain alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl groups, by heating a formic acid ester HCOOR in the presence of carbon monoxide, a soluble rhodium catalyst and an iodide or bromide source, promoted by certain oxygen-containing compounds of phosphorus, arsenic or antimony.

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