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Apparatus used is the same as that for MeOH synthesis, but the catalyst is more alkaline, and the rate of gas flow is slower, but the temperature is higher (400°-425°) than for MeOH. The pressure is 220 atm. A ratio of H₂:CO of close to 1:1 is best. CO₂ tends to accumulate in recirculated gases. Zn-V catalysts are better than Zn-Al ones, but the best is 8ZnO.AL(OK)₃.O.1V₂O₅. The total yield of alcohols is 60%, of which 35% is MeOH. The others are EtOH, PrOH, iso-PrOH, BuOH, and iso-BuOH.