摘要 |
The oxidation process for the manufacture of acyloxy styrenes comprises contacting a compound such as styrene or ethyl benzene, a carboxylic acid and molecular oxygen in the liquid phase at an elevated temperature with a catalyst composed of palladium or a compound of palladium, and a compound of at least one member selected from the group consisting of antimony, lead, cobalt, nickel, iron, copper, zinc, chromium, tin and optionally also an alkali metal compound is described. |