Highly selective n-olefin isomerization process using low zeolite content ZSM-35 catalyst

摘要

A process is disclosed for the highly selective skeletal isomerization of linear olefin-containing organic feeds to iso-olefins at high levels of feed conversion wherein linear olefins, e.g., n-butenes, are contacted with catalyst comprising ZSM-35 under skeletal isomerization conditions which can include temperatures of 100 DEG to 750 DEG C. and linear olefin space velocities of less than 30 WHSV. The process uses a catalyst composition comprising 5 to 40 wt % ZSM-35, and 60 to 95 wt % inorganic oxide matrix, e.g., silica.