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Conversion of glycol formates to monocarboxylic acids
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, (2008/06/13)
It has been surprisingly discovered in accordance with the present invention that glycol formates and their alkyl ether derivatives can be substantially selectively converted to monocarboxylic acids by bringing a glycol formate or an alkyl ether derivative thereof into contact with a bed of activated carbon in the presence of carbon monoxide and a halide promoted group VIII soluble transition metal catalyst optionally in the presence of a solvent.