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3-(2-hydroperoxy-2-propyl)phenol and method of producing resorcinol using the same

US5030767A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1989
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/08
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is provided a novel organic hydroperoxide, 3-(2-hydroperoxy-2-propyl)phenol. The hydroperoxide is produced by oxidizing 3-(2-hydroxy-2-propyl)phenol or m-isopropenylphenol with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an acid catalyst. There is further provided a method of producing resorcinol which comprises decomposing the 3-(2-hydroperoxy-2-propyl)phenol in the presence of an acid catalyst.

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