Vapour-Phase Selective <i>O</i>-Methylation of Catechol with Methanol over Metal Phosphate Catalysts

Guaiacol (2-methoxyphenol), an important fine chemical intermediate, is conventionally synthesized by liquid-phase processes with expensive, corrosive and toxic methylating agents such as dimethyl sulphate and dimethyl iodide. Recently, vapour-phase alkylation of catechol (1, 2-dihydroxybenzene) wit...

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Main Authors: Haifang Mao, Xiaolei Li, Fen Xu, Zuobing Xiao, Wenxiang Zhang, Tao Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Catalysts
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/11/5/531