Inventors:
Albert Wu - Medford NJ, US
James Thompson - Pittsburgh PA, US
International Classification:
C07C002/64, C07C015/067
Abstract:
Method of removing sulfur compounds from olefinic hydrocarbons by contacting with nickel-based sorbents. The method provides for the removal of heavy sulfur compounds including disulfides and mercaptans from pre-treated olefinic hydrocarbon feedstocks used in cumene synthesis to improve the life and efficiency of catalysts used in the cumene manufacturing process.