| abstract |
A process is provided for modifying ZSM-5 type zeolite catalysts with halogen-based treating agents in order to enhance the para-selective properties of such catalysts for the conversion of aromatic materials to dialkyl-substituted benzene compounds. Halogen-based treating agents include HCl, HBr, Cl 2 , Br 2 , CCl 4 , GeCl 4 and mixtures thereof. Catalyst compositions so treated can be used in alkylation, transalkylation or disproportionation processes to provide product mixtures having exceptionally high concentrations of the para-dialkylbenzene isomer. |