Non-catalytic and selective alkylation of phenol with propan-2-ol in supercritical water

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2001-07-25 DOI: 10.1039/B104184N

Abstract

Phenol can be alkylated with propan-2-ol without catalyst in supercritical water at 673 K with mainly ortho substituted alkylphenols being obtained and alkylation reaction rate increasing with increasing water density.

Graphical abstract: Non-catalytic and selective alkylation of phenol with propan-2-ol in supercritical water
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