Catalysts for the production of alcohols from olefins and synthesis gas and process employing such catalysts.

摘要

A catalyst comprising a solid oxide complex of the formula… AaRhOx… wherein… A is Fe, Zn, Ir, Ru, Nb, Cr, Mn and/or Pt; … a is 0.001 to 10; and … x is greater than zero but less than a number sufficient to satisfy the valence requirements of the other elements present when in a fully oxidized state.… Such catalysts are used in the production of alcohols from olefins, carbon monoxide and hydrogen, in a single step reaction.