A method has been developed for the almost exclusive C-alkylation of the 2-(1-iminoalkyl) phenols1, important organic compounds with a range of employment, which allows the preparation of complex derivatives4 with good yields starting from easily available materials. The operational simplicity of this method take advantages in providing a variety of alkylated 2-acyl phenols5 by an easy hydrolysis of the 2-(1-iminoalkyl) phenols4.