Direct Synthesis of Acetic Acid from Synthesis Gas over Rh–Mn–Zr–Li/SiO2 Catalyst

Abstract The direct synthesis of acetic acid from synthesis gas has been investigated. Acetic acid was produced with more than 63% selectivity over Rh–Mn–Zr–Li/SiO2 catalyst at 300 °C under 100 kg/cm2 of synthesis gas (CO/H2 = 9/1) flow.