Catalytic disproportionation/transalkylation utilizing a C9+ aromatics feed
US5030787A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 19, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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