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| Conducting the carbonylations in ionic liquid media allows some unique modes of operation. For example, when the rhodium catalyzed carbonylation of methanol to acetic acid is conducted in the non-volatile ionic liquids, the process can be operated in a vapor a take-off mode of operation, which eliminates several units of operation and catalyst recovery concerns while improving reaction rates. Additional benefits of employing an ionic liquid in carbonylations are becoming evident as the system continues to be investigated. A number of these advantages will be discussed with emphasis on the carbonylation of methanol. |
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General Papers
1:30 PM-5:55 PM, Monday, 11 September 2006 S.F. Downtown Courtyard by Marriott -- Soma 3, Oral
Sci Mix
Division of Chemical Technicians |