| abstract |
1-(Aralkyl)-2-naphthols are prepared by reacting a 2-naphthol with a styrene in the presence of a carboxylic acid. n The 1-(aralkyl)-2-naphthols obtainable by the process according to the invention are valuable starting materials for the preparation of dyes, pest control agents, drugs, ointments, emulsifiers, dispersants, stabilizers, hydraulic fluids, plasticizers, corrosion inhibitors, disinfectants, crop protection agents and scents. |