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Naphtha
Segment
Refined Products
Main-Family
Refinery Liquids
Sub-Family
Light Distll. & Proc. Hydroc.
Physical State

Liquid

Product
Heavy Catalytic Naphtha
Abbreviation
HCN
Names
FCC Heavy Naphtha; FCC Heavy Cut Naphtha; Heavy Cut Catalytic Naphtha

Description

Heavy Catalytic Naphtha (HCN) is a complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by the distillation of products from a catalytic cracking process. It consists of hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C7 through C12 and boiling in the range of approximately 120°C to 210°C (248°F to 380°F) as shown in the attached image[2].

Composition

The composition of heavy catalytic naphtha varies depending on the specific process conditions and hydrocarbon source. However, it typically contains:

  • Predominantly non-aromatic hydrocarbons (naphthenes and paraffins)
  • A smaller proportion of aromatic hydrocarbons (it may contain 10 vol. % or more benzene)
  • A relatively large proportion of branched and cyclic hydrocarbons

Uses

Heavy cut catalytic naphtha is primarily used as a feedstock for:

References

  1. Brave Search Summarizer, Heavy cut catalytic naphtha.
  2. Warren Averill, 2024, Full Conversion Petroleum Refinery Handbook for Operators, Chapter 1, Refinery Overview, Provided by Visual Performance Solutions, Inc.
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  UserPic Heavy Catalytic Naphtha (HCN) updated 8/5/2024
Identifiers
logo CAS Number
64741-54-4
logo EC Number
265-055-7
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.059.123
Chemical Data
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
125
Specific Gravity
0.80
Crude Data
API Gravity
45.38
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Modified by UserPic   Kokel, Nicolas 8/7/2024 5:49 PM
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