What are the Typical Catalytic Processes Involving Paraffins?
Several catalytic processes involve paraffins, including:
Cracking: The breaking down of large paraffin molecules into smaller, more useful molecules like alkenes and branched alkanes. Isomerization: The rearrangement of paraffin molecules to form branched isomers, which have higher octane numbers and are more desirable in gasoline. Hydrocracking: A process combining cracking and hydrogenation to produce lighter, saturated hydrocarbons from heavier paraffins. Dehydrogenation: The removal of hydrogen from paraffins to form alkenes, which are key intermediates in the production of polymers. Aromatization: The conversion of paraffins to aromatics, which are valuable intermediates in the chemical industry.
