摘要 |
Disclosed is a process for the production of esters. In particular, the process includes contacting an olefin or an ether with carbon monoxide and an acid composition comprising BF<SUB>3</SUB>.2CH<SUB>3</SUB>OH to from a product composition, adding an alcohol to the product composition, and separating the BF<SUB>3</SUB>.2CH<SUB>3</SUB>OH from the ester. The separated BF<SUB>3</SUB>.2CH<SUB>3</SUB>OH may then be recycled to the reaction unit.
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