Synthesis of Precursors to Ethylene Glycol via the Acid-Catalyzed Carbonylation of Formaldehyde
Methyl glycolate was synthesized as a precursor to ethylene glycol from the acid-catalyzed carbonylation of formaldehyde, followed by esterification with methanol. Homogeneous acids and different solid acids (e.g., resins and zeolites) were used as catalysts, and the effect of the solvent was examin...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Catalysts |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/13/10/1327 |