Patent ID: 8057664
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: C10G

Abstract:
1. A process for reducing the Bromine Index of a hydrocarbon feedstock having at least 50 wt. % C 8 aromatics, less than 0.5 wt. % toluene, and less than 0.1 wt. % benzene, comprising the steps of: (a) contacting said hydrocarbon feedstock with a catalyst comprising MCM-22 and clay at conversion conditions to form a product having a reduced Bromine Index when compared with said hydrocarbon feedstock; and (b) withdrawing said product, wherein the concentration of benzene in said product is less than 1000 wppm higher than the concentration of benzene in said feedstock and wherein said product is characterized by a Bromine Index no greater than 50% of the Bromine Index of said hydrocarbon feedstock.