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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 19, 1995
Elias Suokas, Espoo, FI;
Markku Niemi, Espoo, FI;
Pekka Somersalo, Espoo, FI;
Jouko Kujala, Kokkola, FI;
Kemira Agro Oy, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
This invention relates to a process for the preparation of m-alkylphenols, particularly of 3-ethylphenol, from the mixture of alkylbenzenesulfonic acid isomers by selective desulfonation, removal of formed alkylbenzene and caustic fusion. In the present invention the inventive desulfonation is accomplished by addition of steam to the mixture of sulfonic acid in an excess in relation to the amount of evaporable water, simultaneously maintaining the temperature of the mixture above 160.degree. C. until the desired purity of isomers is obtained, and until the content of the sulfuric acid in the mixture is decreased below 40%.