A comprehensive review on catalytic O-alkylation of phenol and hydroquinone

• Published in: Catalysis reviews. Science and engineering Vol. 65; no. 2; pp. 455 - 500
• Main Authors: Bhongale, Priyanka, Joshi, Sunil, Mali, Nilesh
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Taylor & Francis 03.04.2023; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Acidic oxides; Alkylation; Anisole; Basic oxides; Catalysis; Catalysts; dimethyl carbonate; Ethers; Hydroquinone; Ionic liquids; Metal oxides; methanol; Methylation; O-alkylation; phenol; Phenols

The alkylation process involves two competitive paths of O- and C-alkylation and achieving better selectivity for desired products is a very challenging problem. The development of new process for synthesis of O-methylated products of phenol and dihydric phenols is a subject of high industrial and a...