Transalkylation

Name:
Transalkylation
Detailed information:
A type of disproportionation reaction by which toluene is hydrogenated to benzene and mixed xylene isomers free from ethylbenzene, avoiding the formation of methane resulting from the conventional hydrodealkylation process. Transalkylation of toluene to benzene involves the use of a catalyst; the yield is claimed to be 97%, based on toluene feed.