Isoparaffin/olefin alkylation process using rare-earth exchanged faujasite catalysts

摘要

An isoparaffin olefin alkylation process conducted in the presence of RE USY or RE USX is disclosed. Catalysts useful have a particle size range from 50 to 150 microns and an attrition index of less than 10 and preferably less than 5. The alkylate product is useful, inter alia, as an octane enhancer for gasoline.