Catalyst for Cyclohexane Dehydrogenation to Benzene
Cyclohexane dehydrogenation to benzene is an important industrial process widely used in the petrochemical industry. This reaction converts cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) into benzene (C₆H₆) by removing hydrogen molecules.
Cyclohexane, typically derived from naphtha or refinery streams, is first purified to eliminate impurities that could deactivate the catalyst. The purified cyclohexane is preheated before entering the reactor. The reaction equilibrium favors benzene formation at high temperatures; however, excessively high temperatures can result in undesirable side reactions. The benzene produced through cyclohexane dehydrogenation serves as a critical intermediate in the chemical industry.