Cu-FLUOR TETRA SILISIC MICA. A NOVEL EFFECTIVE CATALYST FOR THE DEHYDROGENATION OF METHANOL TO FORM METHYL FORMATE

Abstract

Abstract Cu ion exchanged form of fluor tetra silisic mica (Cu-TSM) is remarkably active and selective for the dehydrogenation of methanol to methyl formate. The exclusive activity of Cu-TSM is caused by both no acidity of TSM itself and the high resistivity of exchanged Cu ions against the reduction to Cu metals. Cu-TSM eclipsed the patent catalysts especially by the selective activity.