Catalytic alkylation of alkyl-substituted aromatics with monoolefins

摘要

A process whereby alkyl-substituted aromatics are alkylated with a monoolefin in the presence of an alkali metal catalyst and a promoter composition selected from the group consisting of (1) naphthalene, at least one tertiary amine, and at least one tertiary alcohol or alkali metal salt thereof, and (2) naphthalene and at least one tertiary alcohol or alkali metal salt thereof.