摘要 |
A process for the conversion of carboxylic acid esters to homologous carboxylic acid esters comprises reacting a carboxylic acid ester having from two to twenty carbon atoms with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a heterogeneous sulphided catalyst comprising nickel or cobalt, optionally in admixture with a co-catalyst selected from the elements of Group VIB of the Periodic Table, such as molybdenum. |