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Selective catalytic conversion of a C.sub.9 aromatic feedstock containing substantial amounts of ethyl substituted aromatic components to a product rich in toluene and/or xylenes

US5952535A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1996
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention is an improved process for the conversion of a C.sub.9 mixed alkyl aromatic feedstream containing ethyl substituted aromatics to a product rich in toluenes and/or xylenes via catalytic transalkylation/disproportionation using a palladium loaded moderately, dealuminated mordenite catalyst in the presence of added hydrogen and benzene.

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