Process for the production of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene dihydroperoxide

摘要

A process is disclosed for the preparation of 2,6-dihydroisopropylnaphthalene, dihydroperoxide involving the oxidation of 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene in the presence of a catalyst wherein the improvement comprises carrying out said oxidation in the presence of a C5-C14 aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent.