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Catalytic disproportionation/transalkylation utilizing a C9+ aromatics feed

US5030787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1990
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2529/70
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A feedstock containing one or more C.sub.9 + aromatic compounds, and optionally benzene and/or toluene, undergoes conversion over a catalyst comprising a zeolite possessing a Constraint Index of from 1 to about 3 to provide a product containing a substantial amount of C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 aromatic compounds, e.g. benzene and xylene(s), predominantly the latter.

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