Isomerization catalyst and use thereof in isomerization of saturated hydrocarbons

摘要

A catalyst composition is prepared by a method comprising impregnating alumina with at least one platinum compound, followed by treatment with at least one organoaluminum chloride (preferably ethylaluminum dichloride), titanium tetrachloride and at least one chloroalkane (preferably carbon tetrachloride). The thus-prepared catalyst composition is employed in the isomerization of saturated C4-C8 hydrocarbons (alkanes and/or cycloalkanes), preferably n-butane.