A Study on Synthesis of Styrenated Phenol Over Al · Ni/SiO2-Supported Catalysts

Styrenated phenol was prepared by an alkylation of phenol using NiCl2 and AlCl3 supported on silica gel. The conversion of phenol and styrene of alkylation reaction, and the selectivity of styrenated phenol were investigated. The Al · Ni/SiO2 Supported catalyst was used, the conversion of phenol was almost 100%. The product was in the form of a mixture of mono-styrenated phenol, di-styrenated phenol and tri-styrenated phenol. The styrenated phenol were selectivity of the varies depending on the reaction conditions.