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Process for isomerizing aromatic compounds containing eight carbon atoms

US6313363A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S585/906
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for isomerizing aromatic compounds containing 8 carbon atoms, the catalysts containing at least one group VIII metal, comprising at least one sulfurization step and at least one passivation step using ammonia.

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