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Process for the production of aromatic trifluoromethyl compounds of the benzene series

Assignee: Lonza AG
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Filing: 1975-12-17
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1995-12-17
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Abstract

Abstract An improved process for the production of aromatic trifluoromethyl compounds of the benzene series by conversion of the corresponding trichloromethyl compound with hydrogen fluoride. The aromatic trichloromethyl compound of the benzene series is converted in the presence of antimony pentachloride, which is a catalyst, in a quantity, related to the quantity of the trichloromethyl compound, of 200 to 700 ppm per trichloromethyl group in the trichloromethyl compound, with a stoichiometric quantity, or at most a 2 percent excess, of hydrogen fluoride. The conversion is conducted at a pressure of 20 to 45 atm., at a temperature of 60° to 75° C. and with intermixing which is characterized by a Reynolds number between 50,000 and 80,000. Yields of around 98 percent are achieved.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kurt Ryf

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 22:48
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07C; C07C17/00; C07C17/093; C07C17/20; C07C17/202; C07C17/206

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 119 words
The process for the production of aromatic trifluoromethyl compounds of the benzene series by conversion of the corresponding trichloromethyl compound with hydrogen fluoride, characterized in that said aromatic trichloromethyl compound of the benzene series is reacted in the presence of antimony pentachloride catalyst in an amount, related to the amount of said trichloromethyl compound, of 200 to 700 ppm per trichloromethyl group in said trichloromethyl compound, with a stoichiometric amount, or at most a 2 percent excess, of hydrogen fluoride at a pressure of 20 to 45 atm., at a temperature of 60° to 75° C., with intermixing which is characterized by a Reynolds number between 50,000 and 80,000, and for a time period of 10 to 15 minutes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 119 words
The process for the production of aromatic trifluoromethyl compounds of the benzene series by conversion of the corresponding trichloromethyl compound with hydrogen fluoride, characterized in that said aromatic trichloromethyl compound of the benzene series is reacted in the presence of antimony pentachloride catalyst in an amount, related to the amount of said trichloromethyl compound, of 200 to 700 ppm per trichloromethyl group in said trichloromethyl compound, with a stoichiometric amount, or at most a 2 percent excess, of hydrogen fluoride at a pressure of 20 to 45 atm., at a temperature of 60° to 75° C., with intermixing which is characterized by a Reynolds number between 50,000 and 80,000, and for a time period of 10 to 15 minutes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 34 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said antimony pentachloride is used in a quantity, related to the quantity of said trichloromethyl compound, of 250 to 600 ppm per trichloromethyl group in said trichloromethyl compound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 18 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said conversion is conducted at a pressure of 35 to 40 atm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said conversion is conducted at an intermixing which is characterized by a Reynolds number between 58,000 to 62,000.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said reaction or conversion is carried out in the presence of sufficient phosphorous trichloride to dry said reaction mixture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said process is carried out on a continuous basis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said trichloromethyl compound is purified by distillation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 79 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said antimony pentachloride is used in a quantity, related to the quantity of said trichloromethyl compound, of 250 to 600 ppm per trichlorometyl group in said trichloromethyl compound, said conversion is conducted at an intermixing which is characterized by a Reynolds number between 58,000 and 62,000, said reaction or conversion is carried out in the presence of sufficient phosphorous trichloride to dry said reaction mixture, said resultant trifluoromethyl compound is purified by distillation.

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