Catalytic composition for the selective formation of ethanol and methyl acetate from methanol and synthesis gas
AssigneeEthyl Corporation
InventorsDuane C. Hargis, Michael Dubeck
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Abstract
A process for the selective formation of ethanol and methyl acetate by contacting methanol, hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a catalyst comprising rhodium and iron in the reduced state deposited on a support of alumina containing a minor amount of an alkaline metal at reaction conditions correlated so as to favor the formation of a substantial proportion of ethanol and methyl acetate.
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A catalyst composition for selectively converting methanol, carbon monoxide and hydrogen to ethanol and methyl acetate consisting essentially of rhodium and iron in the reduced state deposited on a support of alumina on which is deposited a minor amount of a metal selected from the group consisting of sodium and calcium.
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