摘要 |
<p>Process for the carbonylation of a conjugated diene, comprising reacting the conjugated diene with carbon monoxide and an alkanol in the presence of a metal-based catalyst to form an ester, whereby further a polymeric by-product is formed, wherein the polymeric by-product is separated from the metal-based catalyst with help of a solvent. The process can be used in the preparation of caprolactam or adipic acid.</p> |