Catalytic dehydrocyclization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001722",
  "term": "Catalytic dehydrocyclization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical process involving the removal of hydrogen atoms from an organic molecule, followed by the formation of a cyclic structure, all facilitated by a catalyst. This reaction is commonly used in the petroleum industry to convert aliphatic hydrocarbons into aromatic compounds. Platinum-based catalysts supported on alumina are frequently employed for this transformation.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 86 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-dehydrocyclization/"
}