Synthesis of Acetic Acid (Monsanto Process)

CH₃OH + CO → CH₃COOH

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Methanol CH₃OH	1	(l)
Реагент	Carbon Monoxide CO	1	(g)
Продукт	Acetic Acid CH₃COOH	1	(l)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

Over 16 million tonnes of acetic acid are produced annually using this process. Acetic acid is used to make vinyl acetate, acetic anhydride, cellulose acetate, and as a solvent.

Свойства

Тип: Synthesis
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -138,6 kJ/mol
Катализатор: Rhodium/iodide complex

Связанные реакции

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).