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Process and apparatus for the photochemical production of halogeno-alkanes and cycloalkanes

US4452678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1983
Grant dateJun 5, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S204/905
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Halogenation of alkanes and of cycloalkanes by the action of ultraviolet upon a solution of the halogen in the alkane; the solution is prepared in advance and passes into the irradiated zone, after having been put into contact with a halogenation inhibitor. Preferably, the inhibitor, which is a metal of Group VB of the Periodic Classification, is also provided at the outlet from the reactor.

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