Delaminated zeolite catalyzed aromatic alkylation
AssigneesThe Regents of the University of California, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
InventorsRon C. Runnebaum, Xiaoying Ouyang, Alexander S. Katz, Stacey Ian Zones
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Abstract
Provided is a method of alkylating an aromatic compound comprising contacting an aromatic compound and an alkylating agent in the presence of UCB-3 as a catalyst under reaction conditions suitable for aromatic alkylation. The aromatic compound preferably comprises benzene or toluene and the alkylation agent preferably comprises an olefin or alcohol. Lower temperature ranges can be used for the reaction, for example in the range of from 100 to 300° C.
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A method of alkylating an aromatic compound comprising contacting an aromatic compound and an alkylating agent in the presence of a UCB-3 catalyst under reaction conditions suitable for aromatic alkylation.
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