Process for the production of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 oxygenated hydrocarbons by the catalytic conversion of synthesis gas
US4492773A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 oxygenated hydrocarbons are produced by contacting synthesis gas at a temperature in the range 150.degree. C. to 450.degree. C. and a pressure in the range of 1 to 700 bars with a catalyst comprising a supported mixture of a rhodium component and a silver component. The preferred support is silica. Other metal components which may be incorporated on the support are iron, manganese, molybdenum, tungsten, ruthenium, chromium, thorium and zirconium. Furthermore the support can be activated prior to incorporation of the metal components.
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