Process for C8 alkylaromatic isomerization
US8247630B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P20/52
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for isomerizing ethylbenzene into xylenes such as para-xylene using a zeolitic catalyst system based on low Si/Al2 MTW-type zeolite that preferably is substantially free of mordenite. The catalyst may be bimetallic where the two metals are platinum and tin.
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