Abstract
The catalytic activity of the proton forms of zeolite β and ZSM-5 are compared for the conversion of acetone. Zeolite β demonstrates markedly enhanced selectivity to isobutene and selectivities of >80% can be achieved for conversions up to 65%. In contrast high selectivities to isobutene with ZSM-5 can be attained only at very low conversions (≤5%).
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Hutchings, G.J., Johnston, P., Lee, D.F. et al. Acetone conversion to isobutene in high selectivity using zeolite β catalyst. Catal Lett 21, 49–53 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00767370
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