Phenol synthesis by the cumene route
Phenol. Acetone. alpha-Methylstyrene

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Phenol synthesis by the cumene route


Phenol. Acetone. alpha-Methylstyrene

Author : Jean-Marc MATHIEU

Publication date: March 10, 2002 | Lire en français

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1. Phenol synthesis by the cumene route

1.1 Process principle

The process involves the following three exothermic reactions:

  • alkylation of benzene by propylene to cumene ;

  • oxidation of cumene to cumene hydroperoxide ;

  • splitting of cumene hydroperoxide into phenol and acetone.

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