Stationary aqueous acid phase transition metal catalysts for reduction of aromatics (C-2503)

摘要

The present invention provides a catalyst for hydrogenation of aromatic compounds, which comprises a hydrophilic support material; and a stationary aqueous acid phase supported by the hydrophilic support material, the aqueous acid having a transition metal catalyst dissolved therein, Preferably, the solid hydrophilic support material is an acidic material, such as an acid-treated clay. The foregoing catalyst is particularly useful in hydrogenating aromatic hydrocarbons.