Elementary
(Hive Addict) 05-22-02 04:39 No 312419 |
Benzyl Alcohol to Beta-Phenylethyl Alcohol | Bookmark | ||||||
Here's an interesting patent. Patent US4158100 Abstract : beta -Phenylethyl alcohol is prepared by the homologation of benzyl alcohol with hydrogen and carbon monoxide in the presence of a cobalt catalyst promoted with ruthenium and iodine compounds, in the presence of water at a temperature from 100 DEG to 165 DEG C. High yields and selectivity of the beta -phenylethyl alcohol are obtained. The patents also refers to the conversion of methanol to ethanol via simular techniques (bootleggers wetdream !) The only thing that puts a bummer on the reaction is the high pressures needed. Don't cry for me I'm the cleaner |
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PrimoPyro (Hive Prodigy) 05-22-02 04:48 No 312423 |
Polyaddition | Bookmark | ||||||
I wonder what (if anything) prevents polyadditions from occurring, causing the formed phenethanol to add to CO to form phenylpropanol, etc? PrimoPyro Vivent Longtemps La Ruche! How's my posting? Call 1-800-EAT-SHIT |
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