Preparation of ethanol and higher alcohols from lower carbon number alcohols
CA 1268189 C · Owner: Stevens, Rex R. · Inventors: Murchison, Craig B.; Quarderer, George J.; Cochran, Gene A.
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A process is described for forming an alcohol fraction boiling in the range of motor gasoline that is enriched in higher alcohols. The process comprises reacting (1) hydrogen, (2) carbon monoxide (3) a, heterogenous catalyst having (a) a first component of molybdenum, tungsten, or a mixture thereof in free or combined form; and (b) a second component comprising an alkali or alkaline earth element, or a mixture thereof in free or combined form; and (4) one or more lower alcohols. 33,046 -F
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- Granted April 24, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 24, 2007.
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