Process for producing methanol from synthesis gas
US4540712A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C67/36
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to the manufacture of methanol directly from the liquid phase reaction of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, by a homogeneous catalytic process using as the catalyst a solubilized ruthenium carbonyl complex and a promoter for said reaction in the liquid phase.
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