| abstract |
The present invention provides a process for producing methyl methacrylate, which comprises contacting a reactant comprising methacrolein, methanol and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a solid catalyst, the solid catalyst comprising palladium, And a third element X selected from the group consisting of Fe, Zn, Ge, and Pb, wherein the solid catalyst further comprises a support selected from the group consisting of at least one member consisting of ceria and alumina. |