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Catalytic process for preparation of ortho-alkylated phenols

US4528407A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1981
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved catalytic process for selectively ortho-alkylating a phenolic compound which comprises reacting a phenolic compound with an alcohol, optionally in the presence of water, and a catalyst composite consisting essentially of the calcination residue obtained from heating an admixture of magnesium carbonate and/or magnesium hydroxide and a manganese compound.

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