Abstract: The recent developments in conventional synthesis of naphthol are summarized，including sulfonation alkali-fusion，via isopropyl naphthalene，hydrolysis，via tetrahydronaphthalene．The research progress of green synthesis of naphthol is reviewed，especially the reaction mechanism and technological process of bioengineering，direct catalytic synthesis．The application prospect of direct catalytic synthesis is also discussed．

摘要： 简述了近年来一元萘酚传统合成技术的发展，包括磺化碱熔法、异丙萘法、水解法、四氢化萘法。重点介绍了一元萘酚绿色化合成工艺研究的新进展，特别是直接催化合成法和生物工程法的机理、工艺。最后对直接催化合成法的发展前景做了展望。