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Tantalum-containing catalyst useful for producing alcohols from synthesis gas

US4994498A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1990
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A catalyst useful for selectively converting a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to a mixture of lower alkanols consisting essentially of a mixture of molybdenum sulfide, an alkali metal compound and a tantalum compound.

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