Ethanol Synthesis Routes

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Target: Ethanol (C2H6O) · CAS 64-17-5

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1. Step 1 (Carbonyl reduction): Reduce acetaldehyde to ethanol with NaBH₄ or catalytic hydrogenation.
   Reactants: CC=O
   Products: CCO
   No literature evidence
2. Step 2 (Ethylene hydration (industrial)): Hydrate ethylene under acid catalysis (industrial route) to give ethanol.
   Reactants: C=C
   Products: CCO
   No literature evidence