Process for the hydrogenation of an aromatic amine and the supported ruthenium catalyst used in the process

摘要

A supported ruthenium catalyst comprising a hydroxide, hydrated oxide or oxide of chromium and manganese as the catalyst support, said catalyst containing an inorganic and/or organic alkali metal compound, a process for its preparation and use of such supported ruthenium catalyst as a catalyst especially for nuclear hydrogenation of aromatic amines.