4-dicumylphenol was developed.The effect of raw material ratios,amount of catalysts,reaction temperature and dosage of re-crystallization solvents on alkylation of phenol and α-methyl-styrene were studied.Approximate 100% phenol conversion,and above 90% yield of 4-cumylphenol and 2
4-dicumylphenol were obtained.The purity of 2
4-dicumylphenol was better than 99% when a two-step re-crystallization with different solvents was employed.The emission of wastewater phenol-containing and other organic pollutants can be completely avoided when a new in-situ neutralization method was utilized for removal of catalysts.The problems of the present production technologies of 4-cumylphenol and 2
4-dicumylphenol,including difficulties in separation and purification,low yields and environmental pollution,could be solved.