Question

How to convert phenol to anisole

Answer 1

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Phenol can be converted into anisole in just two simple steps. Williamson's synthesis

RONa + RX →ROR + NaX

Phenol on reaction with sodium metal gives sodium phenoxide.

2C6H5OH + 2Na → 2C6H5ONa + H2

Sodium phenoxide on reaction with methyl iodide at 330k gives anisole.

C6H5ONa + CH3I → C6H5OCH3 + NaI