Catalyst for converting methanol and synthesis gas to ethanol
AssigneeEthyl Corporation
InventorsDuane C. Hargis, Michael Dubeck
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Abstract
A process for selectively preparing ethanol by contacting methanol, hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a solid catalyst comprising rhodium and iron in the reduced state deposited on a support of alumina impregnated with a promoter amount of a heterocyclic amine at reaction conditions correlated so as to favor the formation of a substantial proportion of ethanol.
Claims5
A catalyst composition for selectively converting methanol, carbon monoxide and hydrogen to ethanol, said catalyst comprising rhodium and iron in the reduced state deposited on a support of alumina impregnated with a promoter amount of a heterocyclic amine.
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