A general method of synthesis of m-dialkylbenzenes has long been needed. The best approach to such a preparation has been the use of the Wurtz-Fittig or the Friedel-Crafts reaction. The former has not been useful because of the unavailability of the various m- haloalkylbenzenes. The numerous difficulties of the Friedel-Crafts reaction in this type of synthesis are too well known to merit mention here.
