Process For Aromatic Alkylation That Uses Properties Of Delaminated Zeolites

This invention relates to a process of aromatic alkylation. More specifically, provided is a process of aromatic alkylation catalyzed by delaminated zeolites exhibiting improved reaction rates.

This is a method of alkylating an aromatic compound comprising an alkylation agent in the presence of UCB-3 as a catalyst under reaction conditions suitable for aromatic alkylation. For example, the aromatic 2 compound comprises toluene and the alkylating agent comprises an olefin such as propylene. 

The temperature range for the reaction is in the range of from 100 to 300°C.