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HRID 2050178Generated: October 30, 2026

Benzene → 1-[(Chloromethyl)thio]-4-fluorobenzene

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantBenzeneHCID 241—
ReactantHydrochloric AcidHCID 313—
ReactantFormaldehydeHCID 712—
Reactant4-FluorothiophenolHCID 67789—
Product1-[(Chloromethyl)thio]-4-fluorobenzeneHCID 2016134299.8%

Reaction Steps

This compound was prepared in the manner of Example 3.A., using 45.0 grams (0.35 mole) of a 4-fluorothiophenol, 13.5 grams (0.44 mole) of paraformaldehyde and 180 ml (1.8 moles) of concentrated hydrochloric acid in 90 ml of benzene. The residue was distilled under reduced pressure to give 61.9 grams (99.8%) of 4-fluorophenylthiomethyl chloride; b.p. 65° C./0.5 mm.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04200644
Source datasetuspto-grants-1980_04
ORD IDord-bebd06cf757248879ea4e1e2d1ff1e2e
Source noteuspto-grants-1980_04