Abstract:
A process for upgrading reformer feedstocks containing alkylcyclopentanes by isomerizing said feedstock components in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst mixture containing a metal halide, such as tantalum and/or niobium pentafluoride, and a protonic acid, such as hydrogen fluoride so that the alkylcyclopentanes are converted to the corresponding cyclohexane isomers.
Abstract:
A process for making ethyl benzene and other valuable products by contacting either toluene or benzene with a catalyst system consisting essentially of niobium or tantalum pentafluoride dissolved in anhydrous liquid hydrogen fluoride.
Abstract:
A METAL PENTAFLUORIDE, SUCH AS, TANTALUM PENTAFLUORIDE CONTAINED IN A HYDROCARBON STREAM IS REMOVED THEREFROM BY CONTACTING THE STREAM WITH SUBSTANTIALLY ANHYDROUS LIQUID HYDROGEN FLUORIDE. THE RESULTING EXTRACT MAY BE SUBJECTED TO DISTILLATION TO REMOVE OVERHEAD A PORTION OF THE HYDROGEN FLUORIDE FOR RESUE IN THE CONTACTING STEP. THE DISTILLATION BOTTOMS PORTION IS REMOVED FOR USE, FOR EXAMPLE, IN A HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS.