Table 1.
Dependence of oxalate yield on formate melting point and optimal reaction temperature (temperature giving highest yield).[ 266 , 271 , 272 , 275 , 276 ]
|
Formate |
Melting point [°C] |
T [°C] |
Oxalate yield [%] |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HCOONa |
253 |
389 |
91 |
|
HCOOK |
157 |
455 |
82 |
|
HCOORb |
170 |
470 |
49 |
|
HCOOCs |
265 |
494 |
25 |
|
HCOOLi |
280 |
no oxalate formation |
|