D. Kairaitis, V. Stimson
1968
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Australian Journal of Chemistry
Abstract
Hydrogen bromide catalyses the decomposition of methyl formate into carbon monoxide and methanol at 390-460o. The radical chain decomposition product, methane, is formed in only a small amount that is further reduced by the addition of inhibitor. The reaction is homogeneous and molecular, is first order in each reactant, and follows the Arrhenius equation: k2 = 1012.50exp(-32200/RT)sec-1 ml mole-1 It is not reversed by added methanol.