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Synthesis of carboxylic acids

US4132734A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1976
Grant dateJan 2, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 3, 1996

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

Abstract

The rate of reaction of ethylenically unsaturated compounds, carbon monoxide and water in the presence of catalyst systems consisting essentially of a rhodium or iridium compound and a halogen promoter to produce carboxylic acids is accelerated by including a minor amount of a compound of cobalt, iron or manganese in the reaction system.

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