Refinery alkylation

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the Petrochemistry And Industrial subtree

Acid-catalysed (HF or H2SO4) combination of isobutane + C3-C5 olefins → high-octane branched alkanes (e.g., 2,2,4-trimethylpentane). Key component of premium gasoline blendstock.

Related concepts

Explore Refinery alkylation on the interactive knowledge graph →