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Which by-product is obtained in the manufacture of phenol from cumene ?

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The cumene process is widely used for large-scale production of phenol and acetone.
Updated On: Jun 25, 2025
  • Acetaldehyde
  • Acetone
  • Anisole
  • o-Cresol
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In the cumene process for producing phenol, acetone is formed as a by-product when cumene (isopropylbenzene) is oxidized to produce phenol and acetone. The oxidation of cumene leads to the formation of phenol and acetone in a 1:1 ratio.
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