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Dehydrogenation catalyst compositions

US4677237A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1986
Grant dateJun 30, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C5/3337
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A novel dehydrogenation process is disclosed. This process comprises contacting dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons with a catalytic composite comprising a platinum component, a tin component, a potassium component, a lithium component, and an alumina support, wherein the lithium to potassium atomic ratio of said catalytic composite is in the range of from 3:1 to 5:1. The process of the invention has particular utility for the dehydrogenation of C.sub.3 -C.sub.30 paraffins.

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