摘要 |
<p>The present invention provides a process, for the thermal dealkylation of alkylated phenols, which process comprises reacting a feed solution containing alkylated phenols and gaseous hydrogen in the presence of water vapor, the reaction being carried out at a total pressure of 400 to 800 psig, and a temperature ranging from about 1000 to about 1500.degree.F, and the weight percent water vapor in the reaction being from about 10 to about 40 Wt % of the alkylated phenol feedstock.</p> |