Alkylate upgrading

摘要

A process selective for converting dimethylhexanes to aromatic analogs is described. Application of the exhibited selectivity of the process allows upgrading alkylate dimethylhexane(s) of low RON to produce higher RON analogs without affecting changes in other components of the alkylate. The catalysts preferred comprise platinum and non-acidic supports such as [Sn]ZSM-5 and [In]ZSM-5.