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Method for alkylation of phenols, and catalyst therefor

US5059727A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1990
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J23/862
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of alkylating phenols which comprises reacting phenols having a hydrogen atom in at least one of the ortho-positions with regard to the hydroxyl group with an alcohol in a gaseous phase under heat in the presence of a catalyst comprising iron oxide, silica, chromium oxide, germanium oxide and an alkali metal compound. The catalyst exhibits a long catalytic activity duration and decreases frequency of regeneration and replacement of catalysts.

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