Optimization of Biphenyl Chloromethylation Process

  • Pak, V.V. (Institute of Plant Substance Chemistry) ;
  • Karimov, R.K. (Institute of Plant Substance Chemistry) ;
  • Shakhidoyatov, Kh.M. (Institute of Plant Substance Chemistry) ;
  • Soh, Deawha (Myongji University)
  • Published : 2000.07.01

Abstract

Optimization of the biphenyl chloromethylation process with para-formaldehyde has been investigated in the presence of ZnCl$_2$with HCI gas by the Box-Wilson method of mathematical planning of experiment. The 4,4'- (dichloromethyl)-biphenyl yield dependence on the biphenyl para-formaldehyde ratio, temperature and reaction duration has been studied. A mathematical model of the process has been developed and optimal conditions for the biphenyl chloromethylation procedure has been determined.

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