2503. ------. [NATTA, G.] [Alcohols.] Swiss Patent 147,151, Oct. 15, 1929. Chem. Abs., vol. 26, 1932, p. 2198.

Alcohols containing more than 1 C atom are prepared by the reaction of CO with H₂ under raised temperature and pressure, with intermediate formation of MeOH. A catalyzer for the synthesis of MeOH is present together with an alkali salt of a fatty acid. Thus, the CO and H₂ form CH₃OH, which then with KOH forms CH₃OK. This, with more CO forms CH₃COOK and this, finally with H₂ forms C₂H₃OH and KOH. Process is continuous.