The invention is directed to a process for synthesizing alkyl formate from a source of hydrocarbons and oxygen, specifically a synthesis gas, in {HEAD ~ a cyclic closed loop process} which includes methanol synthesis and {TAIL ~ esterification} 
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The invention is directed to a process for synthesizing alkyl formate from a source of hydrocarbons and oxygen , specifically a synthesis gas , in { HEAD ~ a cyclic closed loop process } which includes methanol synthesis and { TAIL ~ esterification }
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