Benzene → 3-Chlorobenzophenone

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Reaction Steps

To a refluxing solution containing 43.9g (0.25 mole) of 3-chlorobenzoyl chloride in 120 ml. of dry benzene is added 30.0 g. (0.225 mole) of anhydrous aluminum chloride in several portions over a period of 10 minutes. When the reaction is complete, as indicated by vapor phase chromatographic (vpc) techniques, the mixture is cooled to 25° and diluted with ether. Extraction with dilute base is followed by thorough drying (magnesium sulfate) and concentration in vacuo. Final purification is effected by recrystallization from ether-hexane to afford 13.7g (0.06 mole) of 3-chlorobenzophenone, m.p. 84°-85°.

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