O-alkylation of phenols for upgrading of coal-derived liquids. 1. Reaction of phenols with branched olefins

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Ind. Eng. Chem. Fundam.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/i100011a010· OSTI ID:5589997

Gould, K A; Long, R B

Model phenolic compounds as well as coal-derived phenols were found to be readily etherified by reaction with 2-methyl-2-butene and an acid catalyst. The reaction is equilibrium limited with formation of ethers being favoured at low temperatures and high olefin concentrations. Various acids were employed and 40% H/sub 2/SO/sub 4/ in methanol was found to be superior to 40% H/sub 2/SO/sub 4/ in water, especially at high olefin concentrations. The acid/methanol solutions were also found to be quite useful for extraction of phenols from coal naphtha.

• OSTI ID: 5589997
• Journal Information: Ind. Eng. Chem. Fundam.; (United States), Journal Name: Ind. Eng. Chem. Fundam.; (United States) Vol. 22:3; ISSN IECFA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
010500* -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Products & By-Products
ALCOHOLS
ALKENES
ALKYLATION
AROMATICS
CATALYSTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COAL EXTRACTS
COAL LIQUIDS
COAL TAR OILS
DISTILLATES
ENERGY SOURCES
ETHERS
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
INORGANIC ACIDS
LIQUIDS
METHANOL
NAPHTHA
OILS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
OTHER ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
PETROLEUM FRACTIONS
PHENOLS
SULFURIC ACID
WATER