Structured catalyst support, useful for the hydrogenation of aromatic compounds, contains a promoter comprising a Group I, II or IV metal or Group I-IV or VI metal and sulfur, selenium and carbon

摘要

A structured catalyst support (I) contains a promoter comprising a Group I, II or IV metal or Group I-IV or VI metal and sulfur, selenium and carbon. Independent claims are included for; (i) a catalyst comprising a group VIII metal applied to the support (I); and (ii) a process for the hydrogenation of a mono- or multi-nuclear aromatic compounds, optionally substituted by at least one alkyl group, by contacting the aromatic compound with a hydrogen containing gas in the presence of a catalyst having at least one group (VIII) metal as the active metal applied to a structured or monolithic support.