3287. SCHMIDT, O, AND UFER, H.. (i. g. Farbenindustrie A. G.). [Methanol.] German Patent 608,361, Jan. 22, 1935 (Cl. 12 o-5.01). Chem. Abs., vol. 29, 1935, p. 6251.

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3287. SCHMIDT, O, AND UFER, H.. (i. g. Farbenindustrie A. G.). [Methanol.] German Patent 608,361, Jan. 22, 1935 (Cl. 12 o-5.01). Chem. Abs., vol. 29, 1935, p. 6251.

In making MeOH by the catalytic reduction of CO by means of H₂, the catalyst consists of compounds of Ti or metals of the 4^th group of the periodic table, with optional addition of other activators. Thus, the catalysts may be made by soaking asbestos fiber with Th(NO₃)₄and Cu(NO₃)₂ solution, treating KOH and heating to 200° in a current of H₂. Addition to German Patent 565,880 (abs. 3765).