An aromatic compound selected from benzene and biphenyl compounds containing at least one isopropyl group is oxidized to convert at least one of the at least one isopropyl group into a 2-hydroxy-2-propyl group. The oxidation of the aromatic compound is effected with molecular oxygen in the presence of an aqueous alkali solution in an oxidative reaction vessel made of nickel at parts thereof where the vessel comes into contact with a reaction mixture. In particular, the above process suppresses the formation of byproducts and permits long-term oxidation on an industrial scale.
一种芳香族化合物,选自苯和含有至少一个异丙基的
联苯化合物,通过氧化将至少一个异丙基转化为 2-羟基-2-丙基。 芳香族化合物的氧化是在
镍制成的氧化反应容器中,在该容器与反应混合物接触的部位,在碱
水溶液存在下,用分子氧进行的。 特别是,上述工艺可抑制副产物的形成,并允许在工业规模上进行长期氧化。