摘要 |
<p>A process is disclosed for the treatment of a new or deactivated supported metal catalyst containing noble metal to prepare said catalyst for use in the hydrodehalogenation of a compound having the formula CnHmFpXq, where each X is independently selected from Cl and Br, wherein n is an integer from 1 to 6, m is an integer from 0 to 12, p is an integer from 1 to 13, and q is an integer from 1 to 13, and wherein m+p+q equals 2n+2 for saturated compounds which are acyclic, m+p+q equals 2n for saturated compounds which are cyclic and for olefinic compounds which are acyclic, and m+p+q equals 2n-2 for olefinic compounds which are cyclic, comprising the step of contacting said catalyst with an atmosphere comprising chlorine gas at a temperature from about 100 DEG C. to 400 DEG C. for a time sufficient to improve the catalytic activity thereof for said hydrodehalogenation. A process is also disclosed for catalytic hydrodehalogenation characterized by using a supported metal catalyst containing noble metal which has been so contacted with an atmosphere comprising chlorine.</p> |