PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN ALKENYL CARBOXYLATE OR AN ALKYL CARBOXYLATE

摘要

Integrated processes for the production of alkenyl carboxylate and alkyl carboxylate comprising oxidation of a C2 to C4 alkane to produce the corresponding alkene and carboxylic acid, separation of the product stream to give a gaseous stream comprising the alkene and unreacted alkane, subsequent separation of the alkene and the alkane into respective streams rich in alkene and alkane, and use of the alkene rich stream in the production of either alkenyl carboxylate or alkyl carboxylate.