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Process for producing acetic acid, ethanol, and acetaldehyde from synthesis gas

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OSTI ID:6152545
A process for the selective preparation of two-carbon atom oxygenated hydrocarbons, namely acetic acid, ethanol, and acetaldehyde, by continuously contacting a reaction mixture containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a rhodium metal catalyst, at a combination of reaction conditions correlated so as to favor the formation of a substantial proportion of these products.
Assignee:
Union Carbide Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4246186
OSTI ID:
6152545
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English