Process for producing two-carbon atom oxygenated compounds from synthesis gas with minimal production of methane

Patent · Mon Nov 24 23:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:6536508

Bartley, W J; Ellgen, P C; Wilson, T P

A process is claimed for selectively preparing a mixture of two-carbon atom oxygenated hydrocarbons, namely, acetic acid, ethanol and acetaldehyde, by continuously contacting a gaseous reaction mixture containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide with a solid catalyst comprising rhodium in combination with one or more alkali metals selected from the group consisting of lithium, potassium, cesium and rubidium at reaction conditions correlated so as to favor the formation of a substantial proportion of such two-carbon atom products.

• Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
• Patent Number(s): US 4235798
• OSTI ID: 6536508
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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