Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. The reaction is called

Anisole can be prepared by the action of methyl iodide on sodium phenate. The reaction is called Williamson's reaction. C6H5-OHphenol+NaOH→C6H5ONa →CH3Imethyliodide C6H5-O-CH3anisoleWilliamson's reaction can be used for the preparation of simple as well as mixed ethers.