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Discover our premium selection of catalysts designed to accelerate chemical reactions. Our catalysts improve yield, and ensure consistent performance in both industrial and laboratory settings. From homogeneous to heterogeneous options, each catalyst meets stringent quality standards, providing you with reliable solutions for your specific needs. Whether you're in the pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, or food production industries, our catalysts will help you achieve faster results and drive innovation in your formulations. Explore our collection to find the perfect catalyst for your processes.
Pharmaceuticals
Fertilizers
Polymers
Petroleum
OleoChemical, Oil & Fat
Raney Nickel
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Reduces alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyl compounds. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Can also be used to remove hydrogen from certain compounds. |
| Nitration Reduction | Converts nitro groups to amines. |
Palladium (Pd) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Reduces alkenes and alkynes to alkanes. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Coupling Reactions | Participates in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck). |
| Oxidation | Catalyzes the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones. |
Platinum (Pt) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Saturates double bonds in unsaturated fatty acids and oils. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Reforming | Catalyzes rearrangement of hydrocarbons to improve octane ratings. |
| Oxidation | Oxidizes alcohols and other functional groups. |
Rhodium (Rh) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Asymmetric Hydrogenation | Converts prochiral ketones and imines to chiral alcohols and amines. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| C-H Activation | Facilitates functionalization of C-H bonds. |
| Hydroformylation | Converts alkenes to aldehydes. |
Glycerol
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Catalyzes the hydrogenation of glycerol to produce various sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol and maltitol. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Selective Hydrogenation | Can selectively hydrogenate certain functional groups in glycerol derivatives to produce high-purity products. |
| Dehydration | May facilitate the conversion of glycerol into acrolein and subsequently into other valuable intermediates. |
| Hydrogenation | Used in hydro processing of heavy oils. |
| Dehydrogenation | Can assist in converting alkanes to alkenes. |
Nickel-based Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Ammonia Synthesis | Catalyzes the Haber-Bosch process (N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃). |
Iron Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Ammonia Synthesis | Catalyzes the Haber-Bosch process similar to nickel. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrolysis | Can hydrolyze organic compounds in certain contexts. |
| Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis | Converts synthesis gas into liquid hydrocarbons |
Cobalt Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis | Converts CO and H₂ into long-chain hydrocarbons. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrocracking | Breaks down heavier hydrocarbons into lighter fractions |
| Hydrogenation | Can be involved in the hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds |
Nickel Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Reduces unsaturated polymers and fats |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Can be used to remove hydrogen from certain unsaturated compounds. |
| Polymerization | Sometimes aids in the polymerization of certain monomers. |
Palladium and Platinum Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Modifies polymer structures by hydrogenating double bonds. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Cross-linking | Can facilitate cross-linking in polymer chains. |
| Coupling Reactions | Participates in various coupling reactions for polymer synthesis. |
Ruthenium Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Hydrogenates olefins and other functional groups in polymers. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Can also assist in removing hydrogen from specific compounds. |
| Metathesis | Catalyzes olefin metathesis reactions. |
Ziegler-Natta Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Polymerization | Catalyzes the polymerization of alkenes to produce polyolefins. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Co-polymerization | Facilitates co-polymerization of different monomers. |
| Cross-linking | Involves the formation of cross-linked polymer structures. |
Breakdown of the primary and additional reactions for each of the specified catalysts used in petroleum processing:
Nickel Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Reduces alkenes, alkynes, and carbonyl compounds to saturated hydrocarbons. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Can remove hydrogen from various organic compounds. |
| Isomerization | Facilitates the rearrangement of molecular structures. |
Cobalt-Molybdenum (Co-Mo) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrodesulfurization (HDS) | Removes sulfur from crude oil fractions to produce cleaner fuels. |
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Can hydrogenate unsaturated hydrocarbons. |
| Deoxygenation | Removes oxygen-containing compounds from biofuels and other feeds. |
Palladium (Pd) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Highly effective in hydrogenating alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds. |
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Oxidation | Catalyzes the oxidation of hydrocarbons to form carbonyl compounds. |
| Cross-Coupling Reactions | Enables the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in synthetic organic chemistry. |
Platinum (Pt) Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Efficiently hydrogenates alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic compounds. |
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Facilitates the removal of hydrogen from various hydrocarbons. |
| Oxidative Reactions | Engages in oxidation processes, converting alkenes to aldehydes or ketones. |
Iron-Based Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis | Converts carbon monoxide and hydrogen into liquid hydrocarbons. |
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Can hydrogenate organic compounds to produce saturated products. |
| Methanation | Converts CO and CO2 into methane, useful in gas-to-liquid processes. |
Ruthenium-Based Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Catalyzes the hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes, similar to nickel and palladium. |
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydrogenation | Involved in removing hydrogen from alcohols and hydrocarbons. |
| Oligomerization | Can promote the coupling of small hydrocarbons into larger molecules. |
Catalysts for Triglyceride Processing
Transesterification Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Transesterification | Converts triglycerides and alcohol into biodiesel and glycerol. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Saponification | Hydrolyzes triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol. |
Hydrogenation Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Reduces unsaturated fats and oils to improve stability. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Isomerization | Can convert cis and trans isomers of fatty acids. |
Esterification Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Esterification | Produces esters from fatty acids and alcohols. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrolysis | Can revert esters back into fatty acids and alcohols. |
Silica-Supported Nickel Catalysts
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Used to hydrogenate unsaturated fatty acids in triglycerides, converting oils like Soybean, Sunflower, Canola oil, and Cotton seed oil into more saturated forms, which improves stability and shelf life. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Isomerization | Can alter the configuration of double bonds, which may lead to the formation of trans fats in partially hydrogenated oils (though this is often avoided in food applications). |
| Dehydrogenation | May facilitate the removal of hydrogen from certain fatty acids, although this reaction is less common in food processing. |
Catalysts for Oleochemical Production
Fatty Acid Production
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrolysis | Breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Saponification | Similar to hydrolysis, resulting in soaps. |
Fatty Alcohols and Surfactants
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Converts fatty acids into fatty alcohols. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Esterification | Can be involved in forming esters for surfactants. |
Glycerol Production
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrolysis | Produces glycerol from triglycerides. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Dehydration | Can further process glycerol into other derivatives. |
Silica-Supported Nickel Catalyst
| Primary Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Hydrogenation | Castor oil and Rice bran oil can be hydrogenated using a silica-supported nickel catalyst. This process converts the unsaturated fatty acids present in these oils into saturated fats, improving their stability and shelf life. |
| Additional Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Isomerization | The hydrogenation process can also lead to isomerization, converting cis double bonds to trans configurations. However, this is often less desirable in food applications. |
| Dehydrogenation | Although not a primary focus in food oil processing, the reaction may facilitate the removal of hydrogen from certain fatty acids. |