Process for preparing p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol

Details Process for preparing p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol Process for preparing p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol

1990-02-27

1991-05-28

Lone, Werren B.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Oxygen containing

568715, 568716, 568727, 568811, C07C 3720, C07C 3910

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050196561

ABSTRACT:
A process for preparing p-hydroxybenzyl alcohol or a derivative thereof comprising reacting a phenol and a formaldehyde source under a basic condition is disclosed, wherein the reaction is carried out in an alcoholic organic solvent in the presence of a crown ether. The process achieves high selectivity toward the para position without involving high cost.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4192959 (1980-03-01), Bauer et al.
patent: 4238629 (1980-12-01), Bauer et al.

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