Abstract: A catalyst for the production of alkenylaromatics from alkylaromatics, wherein the catalyst is predominantly iron oxide, an alkali metal compound and a small amount of a source for palladium or platinum. Additional components of the catalyst may include compounds based on cerium, molybdenum, tungsten and other such promoters. Also a process for the production of alkenylaromatics from alkylaromatics using this catalyst.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 26, 2001
Publication date:
September 6, 2001
Applicant:
Sud-Chemie, Inc. (formerly United Catalysts, Inc.)
Inventors:
David L. Williams, Yuji Mishima, Andrzej Rokicki