A dealuminated catalyst support, a method for producing the catalyst support and a method for hydrating C2 or C3 olefins with water in the presence of a catalyst comprising the catalyst support impregnated with acid

摘要

A catalyst support comprising silicates is described. This catalyst support has a lower aluminum content than naturally occurring sheet silicates and can be used in the hydration of CSUB2 /SUBand CSUB3 /SUBolefins to produce CSUB2 /SUBand CSUB3 /SUBalcohols. A method for the production of the catalyst support and a process for hydrating CSUB2 /SUBand CSUB3 /SUBolefins are also described. One advantage of this catalyst support is the reduction in aluminum leaching that occurs when this catalyst is used in the presence of phosphoric acid.