| abstract |
Preparation of 4-n-hexylresorcinol is achieved by a two-step process involving: first preparing hexyl resorcyl ethers by reacting resorcinol with a hexylating agent having the general formula 1-C6H13X in the presence of a base, and second, treating the reaction product obtained with a catalyst to yield 4-n-hexylresorcinol by a rearrangement process. X can be selected from the group consisting of Cl- Br-, I-, ArSO3-, and similar materials. |