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Catalytic oxidation of mercaptan in sour petroleum distillate

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6367262

A process for treating a mercaptan-containing sour petroleum distillate is disclosed. The process comprises contacting said distillate with a supported mercaptan oxidation catalyst at oxidation conditions, said catalyst comprising a metal chelate and a quaternary ammonium hydroxide disposed on an adsorbent support.

Assignee:
Uop Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4260479
OSTI ID:
6367262
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English