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Process for producing methanol from synthesis gas

US4540712A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2003

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  • 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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