CaC2 is inert to aliphatic alcohols starting from ethanol (with methanol I did not try) and is excellent for dehydrating ethanol (many articles, also
topics in this forum).
Unfortunately thermodynamic data are not available to study such reactions ![:(](./images/smilies/sad.gif)
Alcohols are strong acids comparing to acetylene, but it is not the only factor playing role in reaction.
[Edited on 9-9-2009 by kmno4] |