Back
HuagongsheHuagongshe Chemistry Print Report · For research reference only
HRID 1004437Generated: October 26, 2026

Methanol → 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-(methoxymethyl)phenol

https://huagongshe.com/reaction/1004437

Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantMethanolHCID 887—
ReactantButylated hydroxymethylphenolHCID 6929—
CatalystHydrochloric AcidHCID 313—
Product2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-(methoxymethyl)phenolHCID 691194%

Reaction Steps

A solution of 4-hydroxymethyl-2,6-di-t-butylphenol (0.5 g) in methanol (10 mL) containing 1 drop of concentrated hydrochloric acid was stirred at ambient temperature for 1 hour. Evaporation of the solvent gave the title compound, 0.5 g, 94% yield as a white crystalline solid.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS06048995
Source datasetuspto-grants-2000_04
ORD IDord-113efb57cef44a829e4e591636f562cf
Source noteuspto-grants-2000_04