The Mechanism and Kinetics for the Alkylation of Benzene with Ethylene

Abstract The paper introduces the mechanism and kinetics of the alkylation of benzene with ethylene to produce ethylbenzene. The alkylation reaction mechanism that takes place in the surface of the ZSM-5 catalyst and the [bmim]Cl/FeCl3 ionic liquid catalyst is described; at the same time the alkylation reaction kinetics is put forward based on the corresponding mechanism. The method obtained aids in the understanding of the microcosmic process of alkylation for adapting to the necessity of industrialization.