Hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds

摘要

This invention relates to the hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds and in particular provides a novel catalyst for use in such processes. In more detail a catalyst suitable for use in the hydrogenation of halogen-substituted aromatic nitro compounds substantially without simultaneous dehalogenation comprises one or more metals from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium supported on or impregnated into a carrier material comprising carbon activated with phosphoric acid or a salt thereof.