Ethylbenzene reduction catalyst composition and processes therefor and therewith

摘要

A catalyst composition and an ethylbenzene isomerization process are disclosed. The composition comprises a silylated zeolite and a promoter comprising a Group VIII metal. The process comprises contacting a fluid which comprises ethylbenzene and at least one xylene with the catalyst composition under a condition sufficient to effect the conversion of ethylbenzene to a xylene. Also disclosed is a process for producing the catalyst composition.