The synthesis of iso- and normal butyl alcohols in the presence of calcium carbide

Abstract

The experimental procedure and the preparations of the catalysts used are given in detail. The effects on the activity of the carbide and of the reaction products are found to be small—if at all. The results of the runs in dry system are tabulated, and each run is briefly described. Short discussions on the results are also given. A fuller discussion on them is reserved for a subsequent paper.