摘要 |
A continuous flow process for converting hydroxyaromatic compounds to diaryl carbonates by reaction with oxygen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalyst system typically comprising a group VIIIB metal or compound thereof, an inorganic co-catalyst, an organic co-catalyst and a hexaalkylguanidinium bromide or chloride, preferably bromide, wherein at least two components of the catalyst system, preferably lead oxide and hexaalkylguanidinium bromide, are introduced separately into the reactor.
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