Conversion of alkyl phenyl ether to alkylphenol
AssigneeBorg-Warner Corporation
InventorJames D. Klicker
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Abstract
A process for the conversion of an alkyl phenyl ether to the corresponding alkylphenol, involving heating in the presence of a dehydrated sulfonic acid type cation exchange resin having a macroreticular structure. The process has particular application to the recovery of unreacted alkylphenol from a product mixture resulting from a reaction in which the alkylphenol is used (in stoichiometrically excessive amounts) as a reactant.
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A process for the conversion of an alkyl phenyl ether to the corresponding alkylphenol comprising heating an nonyl phenyl ether in the presence of a dehydrated sulfonic acid type cation exchange resin, at a temperature within the range of from about 60.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C.
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