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Low temperature synthesis of methyl formate

US4613623A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1985
Grant dateSep 23, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/156
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gas reaction process for the preferential production of methyl formate over the co-production of methanol wherein the reactant ratio of CO/H.sub.2 is upgraded and this reaction takes place at low temperatures of 50.degree.-150.degree. C. and moderate pressures of .gtoreq.100 psi.

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