UN PROCEDIMIENTO DE PREPARACION DE ALCANOLES.

摘要

This invention concerns a process for making alkanols which comprises contacting a mixture of CO and H2 at a pressure of 500 psig or greater and at a temperature of at least 150 DEG C. with a catalyst system comprising a ruthenium-containing compound and a halogen-free titanium or zirconium-containing compound dispersed in a low melting quaternary phosphonium or ammonium base or salt.