Simple and economical synthesis of alkyl phenyl ethers by the reaction of phenols and alkyl esters using nanocrystalline beta

Abstract

A simple, economical, and recyclable catalytic route is developed for the synthesis of alkyl phenyl ethers by the liquid phase reaction of phenol derivatives with alkyl esters using conventional and nanocrystalline zeolite Beta. A wide range of alkyl phenyl ethers can be prepared using this catalytic protocol. Nanocrystalline zeolite Beta exhibited higher activity than conventional zeolite Beta.