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Catalyst and process for the fluorination of hydrohalomethanes

US6268540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1996
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C17/206
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides catalysts and processes for the fluorination of hydrohalomethanes. In particular, the invention provides a process for the fluorination of hydrohalomethanes using hydrogen fluoride and a Lewis Acid catalyst. More specifically, catalysts and a process for the fluorination of dichloromethane are provided.

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