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The reaction of phenol and acetone to give bisphenol-A (4,4′-isopropylidenediphenol) has been investigated using zeolite as catalysts. The zeolites are less active and selective than the cation-exchange resin, Amberlyst-15.
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Singh, A.P. Preparation of bisphenol-A over zeolite catalysts. Catal Lett 16, 431–435 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00764901
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