Carbonylation of methanol in supercritical fluids catalysed by a supported rhodium complex

RJ Sowden, MF Sellin, N De Blasio, David John Cole-Hamilton

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Abstract

A rhodium complex supported on polyvinylpyrrolidone catalyses the carbonylation of methanol to methyl ethanoate and ethanoic acid in supercritical CO2 at rates up to ca. 50% those in liquid solution but with minimal catalyst leaching.

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Keywords

  • PHASE

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