Disproportionation of ethylbenzene: a potential test reaction for acidity of bifunctional zeolite catalysts

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · J. Catal.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9517(83)90135-5· OSTI ID:5135632

Karge, H G; Sarbak, Z; Hatada, K

The disproportionation of ethylbenzene to benzene and diethylbenzenes is discussed. Of particular interest is the acidity of the bifunctional zeolite catalysts used. The catalysts are prepared from a mixture of NaX and La(NO/sub 3/)/sub 3/, both with and without platinum. Another reaction product yielded is ethylcyclohexane. The value of the ability to measure the acidity of zeolite catalysts as it applies to the isomerization and hydrocracking of alkanes is also discussed.

• Research Organization: Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin, West Germany
• OSTI ID: 5135632
• Journal Information: J. Catal.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Catal.; (United States) Vol. 82:1; ISSN JCTLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
400301* -- Organic Chemistry-- Chemical & Physicochemical Properties-- (-1987)
ALKALI METALS
AROMATICS
BENZENE
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
ELEMENTS
HYDROCARBONS
INORGANIC ION EXCHANGERS
ION EXCHANGE MATERIALS
LANTHANUM
MATERIALS
MEASURING METHODS
METALS
MINERALS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PH VALUE
RARE EARTHS
SODIUM
ZEOLITES