Homogeneous catalyst formulations for methanol production

Patent · Tue Feb 12 04:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:5537151

Mahajan, D; Sapienza, R S; Slegeir, W A; O'Hare, T E

This patent describes a method of producing methanol in a liquid those from synthesis gas. It comprises hydrogen and carbon monoxide contacting the synthesis gas with a homogeneous catalyst dissolved in methanol or methanol and a co-solvent, wherein the catalyst consists of a transition metal carbonyl complex, wherein the transition metal is selected from the group consisting of Cu, Ni, Pd, Co, Ru, Mo, Fe, and mixtures thereof, and an alkoxide.

• Assignee: Associated Universities, Inc., Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4992480
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-500935
• OSTI ID: 5537151
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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