| abstract |
A method is described for use in a process for the conversion of an alcohol, the method including the step of contacting a composition comprising a first alcohol with a catalyst composition. Catalyst composition described comprises: i) a source of a Group VIII transition metal; ii) a phosphine ligand of formula PR 1 R 2 R 3 , wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are the same or different; and iii) a base. In examples described, the alcohol which is converted comprises ethanol and the product comprises butanol. |