Disclosed is a process for the production of esters. In particular, the process includes contacting an olefin or an ether with carbon monoxide and an acid composition comprising BF
3
.2CH
3
OH to from a product composition, adding an alcohol to the product composition, and separating the BF
3
.2CH
3
OH from the ester. The separated BF
3
.2CH
3
OH may then be recycled to the reaction unit.
本发明涉及一种酯的生产方法。具体而言,该方法包括将烯烃或醚与一种含有
BF3.2CH3OH的酸组成物和
一氧化碳接触,形成产物组成物,向产物组成物中添加醇,并将 .2CH3OH与酯分离。随后,可将分离的 .2CH3OH回收到反应单元。