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Preparation of methylhydroquinone

US5043494A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1989
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C37/48
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methylhydroquinone (MeHQ) or methyl ether derivative thereof is prepared by contacting paramethoxyphenol or para-dimethoxybenzene with an acid catalyst, preferably a solid acid catalyst, at a temperature ranging from 100.degree. to 300.degree. C.

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