Inventors:
George L. Mina - Orangeburg SC
Dixie E. Goins - Baton Rouge LA
John S. Gramling - Orangeburg SC
Assignee:
Ethyl Corporation - Richmond VA
International Classification:
C07C 3916
Abstract:
Phenols, e. g. 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, are coupled to form biphenols, e. g. 4,4'-bis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol), by reaction with aqueous hydrogen peroxide under basic conditions in the presence of a phase transfer agent.