1,2-Dichloroethane → 1,1'-[ethane-1,2-diylbis(oxy)]bis(4-methylbenzene)

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A method in which 4-methylphenol is incorporated into, or added to, 3-methylphenol that is a main raw material for synthesis of 1,2-bis(3-methylphenoxy)ethane, such that an amount corresponding to the content defined in the present invention is attained, and the resultant mixture is reacted with 1,2-dihalogenoethane such as 1,2-dibromoethane or 1,2-dichloroethane, or the like. In this manner, 1-(3-methylphenoxy)-2-(4-methylphenoxy)ethane and/or 1,2-bis(4-methylphenoxy)ethane are/is formed in 1,2-bis(3-methylphenoxy)ethane that is a main product, to obtain a composition having a desired content thereof. According to this method, the composition of the present invention can be prepared directly, in the course of synthesis.

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