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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
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