摘要 |
Formaldehyde is prepared by dehydrogenation of methanol in the presence of a catalyst containing copper, zinc and tellurium, at from 300 DEG to 750 DEG C. The formaldehyde obtainable by the process of the invention is a disinfectant, tanning agent, reducing agent and valuable starting material for the preparation of synthetic resins, adhesives, plastics and auxiliaries in numerous sectors of industry.
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