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Preparation of cresols

US4110544A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1977
Grant dateAug 29, 1978
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Expiry dateJan 13, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/50
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for preparing cresols from di-hydrocarbyl-substituted cresols, wherein the hydrocarbyl groups contain from 3 to 7 carbon atoms, is disclosed. In the process the di-hydrocarbyl-substituted cresol is contacted with a catalyst (e.g. alumina) in the liquid phase at elevated temperatures and pressure. 4,6-di-t-butyl-m-cresol is a typical feedstock.

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