A Mathematical Model for the Benzylation of p-Cresol with Benzyl Alcohol

M Ismail, MS Jamal, STA Islam, MZ Alam, M Ashaduzzaman, M Saha

Abstract

The reaction of p-cresol with benzyl alcohol in the presence of perchloric acid produces only 2-benzyl-4-methylphenol in high yield. A mathematical model has been developed for the process by Yates pattern experimental design.

Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 42(2), 187-194, 2007

Keywords

Benzyl Alcohol
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