Ethylene derivs carboxylic acids, synthesis

Clearly, the slate of chemicals produced from coal-derived synthesis gas will expand as new technologies are developed, and supplies of petroleum and natural gas dwindle. The most likely such chemicals are those for which existing processes have been demonstrated but which presently lack economic merit. Relatively small improvements in technology, shifts in feedstock availability, capital costs, or political factors could enhance the viability of coal-based processes for the production of methanol, ethanol, and higher alcohols, vinyl acetate, ethylene glycol, carboxylic acids, and light olefins. 

Carboxylic acids from ethylene derivatives C C —>- CHC-COOH Synthesis with addition of 1 C-atom... 

Nokwequ, G. M. and Bariyanga, J. Synthesis, characterization and biodegradability of a water-soluble poly(ethylene oxide) derivative polymer bearing carboxylic acid side chain function.. Bioact. Compat. Polym., 15, 503, 2000. 

Addition of Grignard reagents to carbon-carbon double bonds Synthesis of carboxylic acids from ethylene derivs. 

Synthesis of ethylene derivatives from carboxylic acid esters Modified Barbier Wieland degradation... 

Diborane/potassium tert-butoxide Carboxylic acid esters from ethylene derivatives Synthesis with addition of 2 C-atoms... 

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