Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for hydrocarbon conversion in the presence of an acidic ionic liquid. The hydrocarbon conversion is preferably an isomerization, especially an isomerization of methylcyclopentane (MOP) to cyclohexane. Prior to the hydrocarbon conversion, a hydrogenation is performed, preference being given to hydrogenating benzene to cyclohexane. The cyclohexane obtained in the hydrogenation and/or isomerization is preferably isolated from the process. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hydrogenation is followed and the hydrocarbon conversion, especially the isomerization, is preceded by distillative removal of low boilers, especially C5-C6-alkanes such as cyclopentane or isohexanes, from the hydrocarbon mixture used for hydrocarbon conversion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for treating an output from a hydrocarbon conversion, wherein the hydrocarbon conversion is performed in the presence of an acidic ionic liquid. The hydrocarbon conversion is preferably an isomerization. First of all, the hydrogen halide is drawn off in an apparatus from a mixture which originates from the hydrocarbon conversion and comprises at least one hydrocarbon and at least one hydrogen halide, and then the mixture depleted of hydrogen halide is subjected to a wash.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for treating an output from a hydrocarbon conversion, wherein the hydrocarbon conversion is performed in the presence of an acidic ionic liquid. The hydrocarbon conversion is preferably an isomerization. A mixture which originates from the hydrocarbon conversion and comprises at least one hydrocarbon and at least one hydrogen halide is washed with an aqueous medium having a pH between 5 and 9, which removes hydrogen halide from the mixture.