2192. ------. [MCGRATH, H. G.] (M. W. Kellogg Co.). Synthesis of Organic Compounds. United States Patent 2,539,847, Jan. 30, 1951; appl. filed June 25, 1947, Serial No. 756,949; 4 claims (Cl. 260-449.6). Chem. Abs., vol. 45, 1951, p. 5391.

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2192. ------. [MCGRATH, H. G.] (M. W. Kellogg Co.). Synthesis of Organic Compounds. United States Patent 2,539,847, Jan. 30, 1951; appl. filed June 25, 1947, Serial No. 756,949; 4 claims (Cl. 260-449.6). Chem. Abs., vol. 45, 1951, p. 5391.

CO is hydrogenated to produce oxygenated organic compounds by using a Co (1 part) catalyst promoted with thoria (0.05-0.5 part) supported on bentonite type clay (0.5-3 parts). 75% by weight of the catalyst is smaller than 150 μ and at least 25% is smaller than 40 μ. The catalyst is in a pseudoliquid state. The reaction pressure is 200-300 p. s. i. and the temperature 350°-450° F. The preferred space velocity is 500-800 vol. total feed gas per hr. per vol. catalyst. The CO₂ concentration of gaseous feed mixture is <2%. The liquid hydrocarbon fraction containing the oxygenated organic compounds C₆-C₇ alcohols is recycled to the reaction zone to increase the yield. A yield of oil 97-126 cc. And a yield of H₂O 99-171 cc. Per m³ fresh feed gas have been obtained. 1 literature ref. And 7 United States patents cited.