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1190936 
Journal Article 
The coupling reaction between phenol and benzyl alcohol. A kinetic study 
Singh, SN; Mahanti, MK 
1996 
1 
Oxidation Communications
ISSN: 0209-4541 
19 
2 
276-281 
English 
WOS:A1996UW35600013 
The reaction between phenol and benzyl alcohol is an example of non-oxidative coupling, wherein the benzyl alcohol functions as an oxidant. In the coupling process, the hydroxymethyl group is reduced to a methyl group. The rate of the reaction shows first order dependence on the concentrations of each reactant (phenol and benzyl alcohol). The reaction is catalyzed by acid. Increasing proportions of methanol decreases the rate of the reaction. The Hammett plot gave a value of ρ = -4.0, suggesting the formation of an electron deficient centre in the transition state. A mechanistic pathway for the reaction has been suggested. 
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