A process for increasing the octane number of naphthas. It involves
isomerization of
alkanes, dehydrogenation of cyclohexanes to aromatic
hydrocarbons,
isomerization and dehydrogenation of alkylcyclopentanes, and dehydrocyclization of
alkanes.
Source:
PAC, 1976, 46, 71
(Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix
II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II:
Heterogeneous Catalysis)
on page 86