Will the Dehydration of 4-Hydroxyphenylacetone with H2SO4 afford Phenylacetone?

[haze2000]

Hello

Is it possible to eliminate the Para Hydroxy Group from 4-Hydroxyphenylacetone(CAS.770-39-8) with H2SO4 to afford Phenylacetone?

[davidshobe]

I'd expect a lot of side reactions (aldol especially).

Also, the target compound is illegal in the US--I don't know where you're operating though. 😉

[haze2000]

So maybe a selective dehydration would be the solution? Im currently in a Country where this Compound is not illegal, just for clarification!