Catalytic alkylation of cresols with propanol-1

Study of the reaction of alkylation of ortho-, meta-, and para-cresols with propanol-1 in the presence of ferrite cobalt and manganese catalysts is reported. The effect of the catalyst composition and reaction conditions on the yield and isomeric composition of the resulting propyl derivatives of cresol was examined and the main and side conversions occurring in the catalysis were determined.