摘要 |
A catalyst is disclosed which comprises a ruthenium-copper-containing complex of the formula MaAbRuCucNzOx wherein M is selected from the group consisting of Ce, Cr, Fe, Mn, and mixtures thereof, A is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or mixture thereof, a is from 0 to about 1, b is from about 0.002 to about 10, c is from about 0.2 to about 20, z is from 0 to about 1% by weight, x is the number of oxygens needed to fulfill the valence requirements of the other elements, said complex being supported by an activated carbon support having a surface area of at least about 300 square meters per gram. A process for converting mixtures of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, particularly synthesis gas, to alcohol with minimal levels of hydrocarbon by-products being formed is also disclosed.
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