abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing formic acid catalytically. Polyoxometallate ions of the formula [PMo x V y O 40 ] -5 , wherein 6 <x <11, 1 <y <6, x + y = 12, wherein x and y are integers, respectively; Is contacted with alpha-hydroxyaldehyde, alpha-hydroxycarboxylic acid, carbohydrate or glycoside in a liquid solution at a temperature below 120 ° C. |