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Transition-metal-catalyzed carbonylation of methyl acetate

Stanley W. Polichnowski

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In this symposium paper, the author outlines how coal-derived CO and H2 can be converted to acetic anhydride. The key step in this acetic anhydride process is the homogenous catalysis of the carbonylation of methyl acetate.

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In this symposium paper, the author outlines how coal-derived CO and H2 can be converted to acetic anhydride. The key step in this acetic anhydride process is the homogenous catalysis of the carbonylation of methyl acetate.

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In this symposium paper, the author outlines how coal-derived CO and H2 can be converted to acetic anhydride. The key step in this acetic anhydride process is the homogenous catalysis of the carbonylation of methyl acetate.

Key concepts: Carbonylation, Acetic anhydride, Catalysis, Methyl acetate, Chemistry, Acetic acid, Organic chemistry, Transition metal

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