摘要 |
A prosess for preparing an N-alkylaminophenol is disclosed, comprising subjecting an aminophenol to reductive alkylation with an aldehyde or a ketone in the presence of an organic solvent, a catalyst for reduction, and hydrogen, wherein the catalyst for reduction comprises platinum and at least one metal element selected from metal elements belonging to the IB group, IIB group, IVB group, VB group, and VIB group of the Periodic Table, supported on activated carbon, or comprises palladium and at least one metal element selected from metal elements belonging to the IB group, IIB group, IVB group, VB group and VIB group of the Periodic Table, supported on activated carbon, or comprises platinum or palladium catalyst supported on activated carbon, which has been contact treated with a solution containing at least one metal element selected from metal elements belonging to the IB group, IIB group, IVB group, VB group, and VIB group of the Periodic Table.
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