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Preparation of alkylphenols

US4260833A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1979
Grant dateApr 7, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 30, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/14
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for introducing a plurality of alkyl groups into the aromatic ring of a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound comprises contacting said aromatic compound with an olefin in the presence of a lithiated alumina as catalyst and recovering the product. When said aromatic compound is phenol, said olefin is iso-butylene, and said catalyst is lithiated alumina, 2,4-di-t-butylphenol is formed with superior selectivity.

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