| abstract |
Zeolitic materials, both natural and synthetic, have catalytic properties for various types of hydrocarbon conversion. Zeolites are best defined by their crystal structure. The crystal structure determines its pore size, which has a significant influence on the catalytic activity of the zeolite. The present invention is based on a process for the alkylation of an aromatic compound in which the aromatic compound is brought into contact with at least one alkylating agent in the presence of an alkylating catalyst. The alkylation catalyst consists of a synthetic, porous, crystalline zeolite which has a specific X-ray diffraction pattern with the following values: {alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons; Catalyst; synthetic, porous zeolite; specific X-ray diffraction pattern} |