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Oxidative dehydrogenation of methanol is a chemical process that converts methanol into formaldehyde and water using a silver-based catalyst and oxygen, which is an important step in the production of many industrial chemicals.
In the production of formaldehyde, steam is added to the reaction mixture to promote the formation of formaldehyde and prevent the formation of byproducts, resulting in a more efficient and selective reaction.
The addition of steam during the oxidative dehydrogenation of methanol serves two purposes: it provides the necessary water vapor for the reaction to proceed, and it helps to suppress the formation of unwanted byproducts, leading to a more efficient and selective reaction.