Copper-chromite Catalysts for Hydrogenation of Aldehydes, Ketones or Esters to Alcohols
HyMax™ Series
Edition Date :
March 15, 2026
HyMax™ is a series of copper-chromite hydrogenation catalysts that offer high acid stability for selective conversion of aldehydes, ketones or esters to the corresponding alcohols. The catalysts are ideal for liquid and trickle-bed hydrogenation, and can be applied in selected gas phase processes.
Typical applications for our robust copper-chromite catalysts include liquid-phase production of fatty-alcohol or oxo-alcohol, as well as amines. HyMax hydrogenation catalysts are supplied as tablets or in powder form, and available as oxides, or reduced and stabilized under liquid (e.g. decanol).
Product Information
Benefits
- Copper/chromite crystal structure results in high acid stability
- Complete reduced and liquid-stabilized version do not require further activation
- Mechanical robustness provides long lifetimes
- Addition of promotors influence acidity and selectivity of the catalyst
- Proven technology for a variety of liquid and trickle bed processes
- References in gas-phase applications
| Product composition | CuO, Cr2O3, Promotor |
| Size | Tablets: 3x3 mm, 4.5x3 mm, 4.5x4.5mm Powders |
| Shape | Tablets, Powder |
