Abstract: A process for producing ethylbenzene by catalytic alkylation employing a TEA-silicate catalyst material and steam co-feed are described. Excellent conversion, selectivity and xylene suppression can be obtained under vapor phase alkylation conditions during production of ethylbenzene using TEA-silicate catalysts and steam co-feed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 21, 1982
Date of Patent:
August 23, 1983
Assignee:
Cosden Technology, Inc.
Inventors:
James R. Butler, Cleve H. Forward, Thomas W. Robison