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Process for the manufacture of alcohols using ruthenium and lanthanide catalysts

US4590216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 1984
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C29/157
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing low molecular weight alcohols from synthesis gas employing a homogeneous catalyst system of a ruthenium carbonyl complex and rare-earth containing complex.

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