Process for the preparation of a mixture of guaiacol and p-methoxy phenol

摘要

An improved process is provided for the preparation of a mixture of guaiacol and p-methoxy phenol which comprises reacting anisole with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a solid catalyst containing an organotransition metal complex wherein some or all of the hydrogen atoms of the said organotransition metal complex have been substituted by one or more electron withdrawing groups, and isolating the mixture of guaiacol and p-methoxy phenol formed.