Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1995, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 73-75.

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Preparation of Benzophenones with Bis (Trichloromethyl) Carbonate as Substitute of Phosgene

Peng Xiaojun, Yan Ying, Zhou Zhuohua   

  1. Department of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116012
  • Received:1994-10-20 Revised:1995-04-17 Published:1995-10-10 Online:1995-10-10

Abstract: With bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate as the substitute of phosgene, benzophenoneshave been prepared from benzene,chlorobenzene,toluene and N,N-dimethyl aniline.Therelation between the activities of catalysts and reactants has been studied.The preparation issafe and convenient and gives good yields.

Key words: benzophenone, bis(trichloromethyl)carbonate, phosgene