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Catalysis by hydrogen halides in the gas phase. XVIII. Methyl formate and hydrogen bromide

DA Kairaitis and VR Stimson

Australian Journal of Chemistry 21(7) 1711 - 1720
Published: 1968

Abstract

Hydrogen bromide catalyses the decomposition of methyl formate into carbon monoxide and methanol at 390-460º. The radical chain decomposition product, methane, is formed in only a small amount that is further reduced by the addition of inhibitor. The reaction is homogeneous and molecular, is first order in each reactant, and follows the Arrhenius equation: k2 = 1012.50exp(-32200/RT)sec-1 ml mole-1 It is not reversed by added methanol.

https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9681711

© CSIRO 1968

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