CARBONYLATION PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF METHYL ACETATE

A process for the production of methyl acetate by reacting dimethyl ether with carbon monoxide into a carbonylation reactor containing a mordenite catalyst in the presence of added methyl acetate and/or acetic acid.

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Main Authors ROBERTS, MARK, STEPHEN, KEY, LESLEY, ANN, SUNLEY, JOHN, GLENN, HAZEL, NICHOLAS, JOHN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.07.2011
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Summary:A process for the production of methyl acetate by reacting dimethyl ether with carbon monoxide into a carbonylation reactor containing a mordenite catalyst in the presence of added methyl acetate and/or acetic acid.
Bibliography:Application Number: SG20110037181