abstract |
Hydrogenation catalysisThe agent comprises copper oxide, an alkali metal, and an acid-stable silica, wherein the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller ("BET") surface area of the hydrogenation catalyst is greater than or equal to about 15m 2 (ii) in terms of/g. Hydrogenation catalysts are effective for converting aldehydes, ketones and esters to alcohols and/or diesters to glycols. |