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Method for producing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane

US6235951A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1996
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C17/37
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane. This method includes the steps of (a) adding hydrogen fluoride to 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene in the presence of an addition catalyst to obtain 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoro-3-chloropropane; and (b) disproportionating the 1,1,1,3-tetrafluoro-3-chloropropane into the 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane and 1,1,1-trifluoro-3,3-dichloropropane, in the presence of a disproportionation catalyst. This method is a useful method for producing 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane in an industrial scale, because its steps (a) and (b) are respectively superior in selectivity and yield. According to the invention, 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene may be produced by a method including a step of reacting 1,1,1,3,3-pentachloropropane with hydrogen fluoride in a gas phase in the presence of a fluorination catalyst. This method is useful, because yield of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene is high.

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