Assertion: formic acid | /r/CapableOf | complicate separation of methanol
Facets:
value: as acid catalyses
type: MANNER
value: from methyl formate
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: However, if the formic acid is not separated from the vapours it complicates separation of methanol from methyl formate as acid catalyses both hydrolysis of methyl formate and esterification of methanol with formic acid .