This invention discloses a method for the directional preparation of 2-methyl-1-
butanol from
methanol and n-
butanol. The aim is to provide a method for the directional preparation of 2-methyl-1-
butanol from
methanol and n-butanol using
methanol and n-butanol as raw materials, directly constructing the molecular framework of the target product, reducing complex separation steps, achieving high product selectivity, and suitable for industrial-scale production. The technical solution is as follows: S1. Add a
metal-
doped carbon-coated
nickel-based catalyst, methanol, n-butanol, water, and an alkaline auxiliary agent to a reaction vessel and mix them evenly to obtain a reaction mixture
system; S2. React the reaction mixture
system obtained in step S1 at 160-200℃ for 6-24 hours under closed conditions. After the reaction, separate the
liquid phase product to obtain a product containing 2-methyl-1-butanol; wherein, the
mass ratio of methanol, n-butanol, water, alkaline auxiliary agent, and
gallium-
doped carbon-coated
nickel catalyst is 4:1:5:1.3:0.15-4.5:0.5:5:1.3:0.15; This invention belongs to the field of
alcohol catalytic conversion technology.