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New reactions of paraformaldehyde and formaldehyde with inorganic compoundsBoth paraformaldehyde and formaldehyde undergo reactions in the presence of several inorganic compounds to generate a variety of interesting organic products that can be important in chemical evolutionary processes. Some examples are acrolein, acetaldehyde, methyl formate, methanol, glycolaldehyde and formic acid. The organic compounds are produced at temperatures as low as 56 C and in high yield (up to 75%). The quantity produced depends principally on the nature of the inorganic compound, the ratio of the inorganic compound to paraformaldehyde, temperature and reaction time. The percent distribution of product depends on some of the foregoing factors.
Document ID
19750031951
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Becker, R. S.
Bercovici, T.
Hong, K.
(Houston, University Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 29, 1974
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Molecular Evolution
Volume: 4
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Accession Number
75A16023
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-44-005-091
Distribution Limits
Public
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