Isomerization of Limonene on Zeolite-containing Catalysts Based on Kaolin

Abstract

The aim of the work was to study the isomerization of limonene on zeolite-containing biporous acid catalysts based on kaolin (from Ukraine). Results of this study show that at 160°C, the maximum isomer yield was 60-65% with an 80-90% conversion. The studied samples do not have a significant accumulation of carbonaceous deposits because limonene has high solubility, which helps to remove intermediate products of transformation from the surface of the samples.

Keywords

• kaolin
• zeolite
• limonene isomerization
• terpinolene yield