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Production of carboxylic acids from unsaturated hydrocarbons in the presence of HF and A cuprous compound

US4039564A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 1976
Grant dateAug 2, 1977
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Expiry dateJan 26, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C51/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The desired yields of carboxylic acids which are obtained by reacting an unsaturated hydrocarbon with water and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst comprising hydrogen fluoride is improved by utilizing the presence of a promoter comprising a cuprous-containing compound in the reaction mixture.

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