Abstract
The electrochemical fluorination of octanoyl chloride to produce perfluorooctanoyl fluoride in anhydrous hydrogen fluoride was investigated. The study was carried out in a microprocessor-aided modified Simons reactor system using a Cu/CuF2 reference electrode. The formation of polymeric tar at the anode surface was limited by the addition of a mercaptan compound and by constant current density operation. Continuous operation was achieved through frequent additions of a solution of hydrogen fluoride and reactant. Conversion of reactant to perfluorinated products was improved to 80 % with good selectivity. Experimental results of this investigation are presented and discussed. ca]To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 257-275 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Journal of Fluorine Chemistry |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1989 |