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     By passing CO and H₂ over the same catalyzers, but at a slower rate than for MeOH, alcohols of higher molecular weight may be obtained.  These are contaminated with MeOH, aldehyde, amines, and small quantities of liquid hydrocarbons.  By suitable variation in the operating conditions formation of higher alcohols is favored.  Patent literature is reviewed.