| abstract |
The present invention provides a process for producing an acrylate product. The process comprises the steps of contacting an alkanoic acid with an alkylenating agent under conditions effective to produce the acrylate product and in the presence of a catalyst composition. The catalyst composition contains vanadium, titanium and tungsten. Preferably, the active phase of the catalyst comprises vanadium and tungsten having a molar ratio of at least 0.02:1. |