Alkylation of benzene with α-olefins over zirconia supported 12-silicotungstic acid

Liquid phase alkylation of Benzene to LAB (linear alkyl benzene) with α-olefins has been investigated with 12-silicotungstic acid supported on zirconia (STA/ZrO2) as the catalyst. Among the catalysts, 15 wt.% STA/ZrO2 calcined at 750 °C was found to be most active than others in the alkylation reaction.