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Process for the production of o-alkylated phenols

US4361709A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1981
Grant dateNov 30, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/16
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of alkyl phenols having at least one o-alkyl radical comprising catalytically reacting a phenolic compound having at least one o-positioned hydrogen atom with an alcohol in the vapor phase in the presence of a manganese oxide containing catalyst modified with a compound of at least one of the alkali metals.

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