Process for the production of a carboxylic acid

Details Process for the production of a carboxylic acid Process for the production of a carboxylic acid

1995-06-02

1996-04-23

Prescott, Arthur C.

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

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acids and salts thereof

562607, 562522, C07C 5308, C07C 5312, C07C 5112

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ABSTRACT:
A process for the production of a carboxylic acid by carbonylation of an alkyl alcohol or its reactive derivative comprises contacting the reactant with carbon monoxide in a liquid reaction composition comprising: (a) an iridium catalyst or rhodium catalyst, (b) alkyl halide, (c) at least a finite concentration of water and (d) rhenium as promoter.

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