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Oxo chemistry in supercritical carbon dioxide

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6069652

We report an investigation of the cobalt carbonyl-catalyzed oxo process in supercritical CO{sub 2} using in situ high pressure NMR spectroscopy. The use of supercritical CO{sub 2} as the solvent medium eliminates gas-liquid mixing problems. The effect of supercritical CO{sub 2} on the oxo reaction was determined by comparing the linear to branched aldehyde yield and rate and other equilibrium processes involved in the catalytic cycle with measured values in conventional liquid solvents.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6069652
Report Number(s):
ANL/CP-72789; CONF-911133--9; ON: DE92004128
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English