An integrated process for the isolation of benzene contained within a
fluid catalytically cracked naphtha is disclosed wherein a C.sub.6
fraction containing a benzene concentrate is subjected to etherification
with alcohol (e.g. methanol and/or ethanol) to convert the C.sub.6
isoolefins to ethers which are separated by fractional distillation. If
desired the ethers may be dissociated to the isoolefins and alcohol. The
remaining material in the benzene concentrate may then be treated to
remove olefins and organic sulfur compounds so that the benzene may be
removed by solvent extraction. Alternatively the benzene in the remaining
material may be subjected to hydrogenation.