摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a process for isomerizing a charge of alkyl aromatic hydrocarbons comprising bringing together, under isomerization conditions, said hydrocarbon charge, hydrogen and a catalyst comprising a refractory inorganic oxide support having acid sites, having halogen present in combined form, and having metals on said support comprising:a) about 0.02 to 2% of at least one platinum metal,b) about 0.02 to 2% of at least one metal belonging to the group consisting of zirconium, titanium and tungsten,c) about 0.02 to 2% of tin; said weight percentages being based on the total weight of the catalyst.</p> |