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 1953.    ---------------.  [KÖLBEL, H., AND ENGLEHARDT, F.]  [Synthesis of Hydrocarbons and Oxygen-Containing Compounds From Carbon Monoxide and Water Vapor.]  Brennstoff-Chem., vol. 32, 1951, p. 150; Chem. Abs., vol. 45, 1951, p. 7333.

        In addition to the usual reaction of CO and H₂ to form hydrocarbons, the reaction 3 CO+H₂O→(CH₂)+2 CO₂ is important in forming hydrocarbons.  While this reaction proceeds at normal pressure under suitable conditions, it is favored by high pressure and a temperature 200°-300° in presence of a highly active catalyst.  Yields of 195 gm. (theoretical 208 gm.) hydrocarbons per standard cu.m. of CO were secured, and a wide variety of O-containing compounds was formed, including aldehydes, alcohols, acids, oxy acids, etc., CO-containing gases can be used, as well as pure CO.