ABSTRACT Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) is an organic chemical in the form of a clear liquid with the molecular formula C6H5CnH2n+1. LAB is used as a raw material in the detergent industry. LAB was chosen because it has a high level of degradation so it is environmentally friendly (biodegradable). In 1995, UOP/CEPSA introduced a method for preparing LAB using a solid catalyst, called the Detal Pro…