Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1989, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (2): 67-68.

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ELECTROLYTIC SYNTHESS OF SALICYLALDEHYDE

Zhang Gongcheng, Tan Zhen, Zhao Zhankui   

  1. Institute of Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University
  • Received:1988-05-04 Revised:1988-08-05 Published:1989-04-10 Online:1989-04-10

Abstract: Salicylaldehyde was obtained by electrolytic reduction of salicyclic acid. The apparatusand procedure recommended by Kobe has been improved. Under the conditions of 12-18℃,14-16A/dm2 salicylaldehyde with 96% purity can be prepared in 74% yield.

Key words: Salicylaldehyde, Mercury cathode, Electrolytic synthesis