| abstract |
The invention discloses a method for breaking ether bonds of phenyl alkyl ether, which comprises the following steps: in an organic solvent, in the presence of aluminum triiodide and an inorganic acid scavenger, phenyl alkyl ether is subjected to ether bond cleavage reaction at a temperature of-20 ℃ to reflux temperature to produce phenol and derivatives thereof. The method has the advantages of mild conditions, simple and convenient operation, high yield and wide range of applicable phenyl alkyl ether. |