Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process)

CH3OH + CO → CH3COOH

概要

Methanol reacts with carbon monoxide in the presence of a rhodium-iodide catalyst to form acetic acid. The Monsanto process (and its successor, the Cativa process using iridium) is the dominant industrial method for acetic acid production.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Methanol CH₃OH 1 (l)
反応物 Carbon Monoxide CO 1 (g)
生成物 Acetic Acid CH₃COOH 1 (l)

日常の例

White vinegar contains approximately 5% acetic acid, though commercial vinegar is typically produced by fermentation rather than this industrial process.

産業上の重要性

この方法により年間1,600万トン以上の酢酸が生産される。酢酸は酢酸ビニル、無水酢酸、酢酸セルロースの製造や溶剤として使用される。

特性

タイプ
Synthesis
可逆的
いいえ
エネルギー
発熱性
ΔH
-138.6 kJ/mol
触媒
Rhodium/iodide complex

関連する反応

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process)?
The balanced equation is: CH₃OH + CO → CH₃COOH.
What type of reaction is Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process)?
Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process) is a synthesis reaction.
Is Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process) exothermic or endothermic?
Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -138.6 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process)?
This reaction requires a catalyst (Rhodium/iodide complex).