The anisole is synthesized by electrolyzing of phenol (or sodium phenate) and tetramethylammonium chloride (TMAC). The production forms on the N anode surface and not in the solution. There are adequate supplies of methyl radicals in all solutions. The phenoxyl radical is difficult to form in phenol-TMAC solution, and thus the yield is low. The sodium phenate is easily oxidized into phenoxyl radical, and hence there is high yield.