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Removing phenols from raw coal liquids for conversion to methyl aryl ethers (MAE) may reduce some coal liquid refining problems and should allow a reduction in hydrogen consumption required for upgrading coal liquids. Solvent extraction of the phenols from the appropriate coal liquid is readily accomplished using aqueous methanol. Evaluation of MAE as blending agents for petroleum-derived gasoline indicates that they might become excellent gasoline extenders and octane improvers. The use of MAE in gasoline should alleviate the current need for increasing petroleum refining capacity to make metal-free, high octane gasoline. 2 figures, 11 tables.