Of a mixture comprising as main components guaiacol, demethylation or de-methoxy-reaction catalyst in the liquid phase, and the manufacturing method of the phenol or catechol using the same

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing an aromatic compound subjected to demethylation or removing a methoxy group of an aromatic compound having a methoxy group, in particular, to provide a method for producing an aromatic compound subjected to demethylation or removing a methoxy group at a high yield, by using a catalyst which is producible at a low cost and readily.;SOLUTION: Provided is a method for producing an aromatic compound, subjecting an aromatic compound having a methoxy group to demethylation or removing a methoxy group in the presence of a catalyst containing γ-alumina.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2015,JPO&INPIT