Phenol → o-Phenolsulfonic acid

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Reaction Steps

100 g of phenolsulphonic acid (produced by a four-hour sulphonation of 250 parts of phenol with 270 parts of 98% sulphuric acid) are slowly reacted with a solution of 61.5 g of dimethylolurea in 75 g of water at 40° C. and the mixture is stirred for a few hours until a clear solution forms. The solution is then neutralised with 30% aqueous sodium hydroxide and then concentrated. About 150 g of a light coloured salt are produced.

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