Acetic Acid Synthesis

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Target: Acetic acid (C2H4O2) · CAS 64-19-7

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1. Step 1 (Aldehyde oxidation): Oxidize acetaldehyde to acetic acid (air/O₂ or mild oxidants).
   Reactants: CC=O
   Products: CC(=O)O
   No literature evidence
2. Step 2 (Methanol carbonylation (industrial)): Carbonylate methanol with CO (Monsanto/Cativa process) to give acetic acid.
   Reactants: CO
   Products: CC(=O)O
   No literature evidence