Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas)

CO + 2H₂ → CH₃OH

Aperçu

Carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas combine over a copper-zinc oxide-alumina catalyst to form methanol. This industrial process operates at 200-300 C and 50-100 atm. Methanol is one of the most important chemical feedstocks produced globally.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Carbon Monoxide CO	1	(g)
Réactif	Hydrogen H	2	(g)
Produit	Methanol CH₃OH	1	(l)

Exemple du quotidien

Methanol is found in windshield washer fluid and some camping stoves use it as fuel.

Importance industrielle

Over 110 million tonnes of methanol are produced annually using this process. Methanol is a key feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, and various plastics and polymers.

Propriétés

Type: Synthesis
Réversible: Oui
Énergie: Exothermique
ΔH: -90,5 kJ/mol
Catalyseur: Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃

Réactions associées

Formation of Calcium Hydroxide Formation of Carbon Monoxide Formation of Nitrogen Dioxide Formation of Potassium Chloride Formation of Sodium Bicarbonate Formation of Sodium Peroxide Formation of Silicon Dioxide Formation of Tungsten Carbide Formation of Copper(II) Sulfide Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis (General)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas)?

The balanced equation is: CO + 2H₂ → CH₃OH.

What type of reaction is Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas)?

Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas) is a synthesis reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas) exothermic or endothermic?

Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -90.5 kJ/mol.

What conditions are needed for Synthesis of Methanol (from Syngas)?

This reaction requires a catalyst (Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃).