Naphthalene → 1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

89.6 g naphthalene (0.7 m) and 70 g sulfuric acid 98% (0.7 m) were charged to a reactor and mixed. The mixture was then heated rapidly to 150° C. and agitated at 150° C. for 2 hours. Then 30 g sulfuric acid 98% (0.3 m) was added and agitated for an additional hour at 150° C.

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