Process for the production of alcohol from a carbonaceous feedstock
US8378153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/582
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of ethanol from a carbonaceous feedstock; wherein the carbonaceous feedstock is first converted to synthesis gas which is then converted to ethanoic acid, which is then esterified and which is then hydrogenated to produce ethanol.
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