| abstract |
A process for preparing a catalyst component for catalytic hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions, wherein (a) a carbon support is combined with a compound comprising from Groups 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 of the Periodic Table A catalyst precursor solution of at least one element is contacted to form a metal-impregnated carbon; (b) the metal-impregnated carbon is dried at a temperature not greater than 400°C and placed in a reactor vessel; (c) the reactor vessel is sealed; and (d) the metal-impregnated carbon is processed in the reactor vessel at a temperature of 25°C to 350°C under an atmosphere including hydrogen. |