Process for producing ethanol

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1986-03-26

1987-07-07

Evans, J. E.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

560265, 568487, 568672, C07C 2900, C07C 3108

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046788581

ABSTRACT:
A process for producing ethanol which comprises reacting methanol, carbon monoxide and water in the presence of a catalyst comprising cobalt or a cobalt compound and a tertiary phosphine as an effective component is disclosed. A gaseous mixture obtained by burning heavy oil or coal having a relatively high content of carbon can be used as a raw material for producing ethanol.

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