Alkenylphenols: preparation, transformations and applications

Published data on the synthesis and chemical reactivity of alkenylphenols, mainly vinyl, propenyl and allyl derivatives, are considered. The transformations of these compounds involving various functional groups are discussed. Particular attention is given to cyclization reactions, reactions with dihaloalkanes, as well as reactions based on diallyl-containing bisphenols. The results of studies of hydrogen bonding in alkenylphenols and their derivatives are presented. Data on the key applications of compounds of this class are given. The bibliography includes 173 references.