Abstract The results of cycloalkylation of phenol with 1-methylcyclopentene and 1- methylcyclohexene in the presence of phosphoric acid-impregnated zeolite are presented. Optimal conditions for the synthesis of 4 (1-methylcycloalkyl) phenols were found. It was shown that the yield of the desired products under the optimal conditions is 86.4–89.6% of the theoretical value. The structure of 4 (1-methylcycloalkyl) phenols was established by ...