Benzene alkylation with isopropanol has been carried out over ZSM-5 an
d Fe-MFI zeolites. It was observed that Fe-MFI zeolite showed a better
selectivity for cumene (isopropylbenzene) and i/(i+n) propylbenzene r
atio. This can be attributed to the acidity characteristic of the zeol
ite. The effects of variation in reaction conditions such as temperatu
re, mole ratio of benzene/isopropanol and WHSV on the activity and sel
ectivity of Fe-MFI are discussed.