Methylcyclopentane has been converted directly to benzene (and other aromatics) by simultaneous isomerization and dehydrogenation over molybdena-alumina catalyst in the presence of hydrogen. The extent of reaction is dependent on both thermodynamic conditions and length of process period. Emeryville, California Received11
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