Cumene is first oxidized in the presence of air to produce cumene hydroperoxide, which is then used to make phenol. The cumene hydroxide was then treated with dilute acid to produce phenol and acetone as byproducts.
Cumene is first oxidized in the presence of air to produce cumene hydroperoxide, which is then used to make phenol. The cumene hydroxide was then treated with dilute acid to produce phenol and acetone as byproducts.