abstract |
The present invention provides a process for the preparation of an alkylthiomethylphenol or arylthiomethylphenol of the general formula <IMAGE> in which m, n, R and R1 have the meaning mentioned in the specification, in which a hydroxymethylphenol of the general formula <IMAGE> is reacted with a mercaptan or thiophenol at a temperature of from 20 DEG to 200 DEG C., if appropriate in the presence of a diluent. |