摘要 |
<p>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 BF3.2ROH to from a product composition, adding an alcohol to the product composition, and separating the BF3.2ROH from the ester. The separated BF3.2ROH may then be recycled to the reaction unit.</p> |