Hydration and Dehydration
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and secondary butyl alcohol (SBA)
Dehydration of isobutylene and hydration of t-butyl alcohol can be carried out through gel-type catalysts. Direct hydration is applied to produce iso-propanol (IPA) from propylene or sec. butyl alcohol (SBA) from butylene. IPA is widely used as a solvent for chemical processes, inks, in cosmetics, and for surface coatings. SBA is mainly produced for the production of methyl ethyl ketone, which is used in printing inks, adhesives and resinous materials.
Learn about our Catalyst Polymeric Resins
CATALYSIS - Use of Polymeric Resins (pdf)
TREVERLYST Catalysts - Loading and Washing Procedure (pdf)
TREVERLITE and TREVERLYST Catalysts - Procedure for Storage of Original Package (pdf)
TREVERLYST Catalysts - Procedure for Storage of Catalysts during Temporary Reactor Shutdown (pdf)
Recommended TREVERLYST catalysts for hydration reaction:
| Trademark | Remarks |
|---|---|
| TREVERLYST CAT200 | Gel-type, micro- and mesoporous. |
| TREVERLYST CAT250 | Gel-type. Low crosslinking for fast kinetics. Very good activity and selectivity. |
| TREVERLYST CAT410/CB | Macroporous. Thermal stability up to 160°C in the presence of water. |