AC and graphite supports greatly affect the reducibility and particle size of Ru. Higher Ru availability on the graphite surface forms deep hydrogenolysis products. Highest conversion for Ru/AC while Ru/graphite varied as KS6> HSAG100> KS150. Ru on graphite supports was in different oxide forms. Phoshotungstic acid formed 1,3-propadiol and enhanced 1-propanol selectivity.