Procedure for Analytical Degradation of Dibenzoyl Disul5de to Benzoic Acid.--Reflux 1 g. of dibenzoyl disulfide with 30 cc. of 40% w/v potassium hydroxide solution in a 100-cc. round- bottomed flask for three hours. Cool, transfer to a separatory funnel (rinsing out flask with water), acidify with concentrated hydrochloric acid, and allow to cool. Shake the benzoic acid into ether, using five portions (total of 120 cc.) and collect the ether extracts in another ...
