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Catalytic oxidation of mercaptan in petroleum distillate including alkaline reagent and substituted ammonium halide

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6540386

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 in the presence of a substituted ammonium halide commingled with an alkaline reagent.

Assignee:
UOP Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4124493
OSTI ID:
6540386
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English