摘要 |
A method for preparing carboxylic acids by carbonylating a reagent, particularly an alcohol, in the presence of a rhodium catalyst. According to the method, the liquid phase reaction is carried out in a first zone in the presence of a rhodium catalyst, and the resulting reaction mixture is partially vaporised in a second zone. The vaporised fraction containing the carboxylic acid is later purified and the unvaporised liquid fraction containing the catalyst is recirculated to the first zone. The method is characterised in that said unvaporised fraction is contacted with carbon monoxide in such a way that this compound is not returned to the second zone.
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