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  • Homologation of alkanols
    Patent number: 4111837
    Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for converting methanol into ethanol and ethanol precursors with higher efficiency than prior art methods. This invention further provides a novel heterogeneous co-catalyst system adapted for alkanol homologation which consists essentially of cobalt carbonyl and rhenium metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Celanese Corporation
    Inventor: Paul D. Taylor