Process for preparing glycolic acid from formaldehyde using acet

Details Process for preparing glycolic acid from formaldehyde using acet Process for preparing glycolic acid from formaldehyde using acet

1977-06-24

1979-01-23

Thomas, Jr., James O.

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

Organic compounds

Carboxylic acids and salts thereof

C07C 5906

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active

041361121

ABSTRACT:
The hydrogen fluoride-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde to prepare glycolic acid can be carried out with a significant reduction in by-product formation and at a significantly improved rate by incorporating minor amounts of acetic acid in the reaction medium.

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patent: 2153064 (1939-04-01), Larson
patent: 3911003 (1975-10-01), Suzuki
patent: 4016208 (1977-04-01), Suzuki

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