Term: catalytic reforming
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C00899

Definition:
A process for increasing the octane number of naphthas. It involves isomerization of alkanes, dehydrogenation of cyclohexanes to aromatic hydrocarbons, isomerization and dehydrogenation of alkylcyclopentanes, and dehydrocyclization of alkanes.

Related Terms:
1) isomerization (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I03295).
2) alkanes (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.A00222).
3) hydrocarbons (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.H02889).

Source: 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)

Citation: 'catalytic reforming' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C00899

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