Abstract:
Phenol is a basic chemical that is produced in many countries. It has a
wide range of high-tonnage uses rn the production of phenol-formaldehyde,
phenol-furfuryl and other resins. Because of its chemical reactivity, it is
used as a raw material in the production of adipic acid, caprolactam and
bisphenol-A. Phenol is also used as a component in dyes and insecticides.
The technological process described below is based on the well-known
cumene route. In this process, another important product - acetone - is produced.
This is an important raw material used in methyl methacrylate and
bisphenol-A production, and is widely used as a solvent and flotation agent.