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1. Phenol synthesis by the cumene route
1.1 Process principle
The process involves the following three exothermic reactions:
alkylation of benzene by propylene to cumene ;
oxidation of cumene to cumene hydroperoxide ;
splitting of cumene hydroperoxide into phenol and acetone.
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Phenol synthesis by the cumene route
Phenol product sheet
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