A method for separating 2,6-xylenol from admixtures with meta-para-cresols, a method for methylating meta-para-cresols, and a catalyst

摘要

2,6-xylenol admixed with meta, para-cresol is reacted with methanol in a contact with a titanium/S0₄/magnesium oxide catalyst to yield a product stream which can be readily distilled to give 2,6-xylenol in high purity. The particular catalyst used allows low loss of 2,6-xylenol during the reactions and low amounts of side products obtained.