Process for the production of glycolic acid

• Main Authors: Watson, David John, Roberts, Dena, Swinney, John
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 06.07.2021
• Subjects: ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS; CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY; ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A process for the production of glycolic acid or a derivative thereof comprises: reacting formaldehyde with carbon monoxide and water in a carbonylation reactor in the presence of a sulfur catalyst, said reactor operating under suitable conditions, such that glycolic acid is formed; recovering a fir...