Naphthalene → Sulfuric Acid

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

128 g (1 m) of naphthalene and 160 g (1.6 m) of sulfuric acid 98% by weight were mixed together in a reaction flask. The resulting agitated reaction mixture was heated rapidly to 155° C. and was reacted for 3 hours at 155° C. to obtain a naphthalenesulfonic acid and sulfuric acid mixture. This mixture contained about 20% free sulfuric acid and solidified at about 80° C. The mixture was used either in solid or melted form.

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