摘要 |
A process for introducing a plurality of alkyl groups into the aromatic ring of a hydroxy-substituted aromatic compound, whereby the available ortho sites are completely alkylated, comprises contacting said aromatic compound with olefin in the presence of a fluorided alumina as catalyst and recovering the product. The products of the process of this invention possess substantial antioxidant properties. A particular composition which shows enhanced resistance to oxidation and lowered gum formation comprises a major amount of a liquid petroleum product and from about 5 to about 500 parts per million by weight of a polyisopropyl hydroxy aromatic compound in which the available ortho positions are alkylated.
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