3-ethylphenol
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3-Ethylphenol is an organic compound with the formula C2H5C6H4OH. It is one of three isomeric ethylphenols. A colorless liquid, it occurs as an impurity in xylenols and as such is used in the production of commercial phenolic resins.
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3-Ethylphenol is an organic compound with the formula C2H5C6H4OH. It is one of three isomeric ethylphenols. A colorless liquid, it occurs as an impurity in xylenols and as such is used in the production of commercial phenolic resins.
==Production== 3-Ethylphenol is produced by vigorous sulfonation of ethylbenzene, whereby initially produced 4-ethylphenylsulfonic acid converts to 3-ethylphenylsulfonic acid. The sulfonic acid is subsequently subjected to alkaline fusion, the dissolution of the sulfonic acid in molten alkali metal base (at 350 °C). The main steps in the synthesis are shown: (Et = ethyl)
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