US 12,466,778 B2
Catalysts for isobutanol synthesis from syngas and ethanol or propanol
Richard Long, Katy, TX (US); and Tian Ruan, Katy, TX (US)
Assigned to UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US); and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Beijing (CN)
Appl. No. 18/040,990
Filed by UOP LLC, Des Plaines, IL (US); and CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Beijing (CN)
PCT Filed Sep. 14, 2020, PCT No. PCT/US2020/050685
§ 371(c)(1), (2) Date Feb. 8, 2023,
PCT Pub. No. WO2022/055509, PCT Pub. Date Mar. 17, 2022.
Prior Publication US 2023/0265028 A1, Aug. 24, 2023
Int. Cl. C07C 29/154 (2006.01)
CPC C07C 29/154 (2013.01) 18 Claims
 
1. A process for the production of propanol and/or isobutanol comprising:
reacting ethanol or propanol with synthesis gas in the presence of an alkali or alkaline earth doped CuMn oxide catalyst under reaction conditions to produce propanol and/or isobutanol.