Catalytic properties of Ni-MoO3 for the isomerization of heptane

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/cl.1997.373

The catalytic properties of Ni-MoO₃ for the isomerization of heptane were investigated. After treatment with a mixture of H₂ and heptane, Ni-MoO₃ catalysts became active and selective for this reaction. The isomerization activity increased with increasing amount of Ni loading onto MoO₃, indicating that Ni was an effective additive to enhance the catalytic performances of MoO₃ for the isomerizalion of heptane.