Process for the preparation of esters of formyl carboxylic acids

摘要

A method for the prepn. of di- or polyformyl carboxylic acid esters - comprises the reaction of an ester of a polyunsatd. fatty acid and a low mol. wt. monoalcohol with carbon monoxide and hydrogen at 100 - 180 degrees C and 5 - 35 MPa, in the presence of an aq. soln. contg. rhodium phosphine complex catalysts and a solvent.