The present invention provides a process for decomposing a cumene hydroperoxide to produce phenol and acetone. The process utilizes a solid catalyst that can be non-layered or layered. The process includes: (1) introducing a process stream containing cumene hydroperoxide into a reaction vessel; (2) contacting...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7888537?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7888537 - Solid acid catalyst and process for decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide