The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Chlorination of aliphatic ketones in methanol

RR Gallucci, R Going

Index: Gallucci, R. R.; Going, R. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1981 , vol. 46, # 12 p. 2532 - 2538

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Abstract

Results Methanol solutions of acetone, 2-butanone, 3-methyl-2-butanone, or 4-heptanone were allowed to react with 1 or 2 equiv of chlorine at 20-50" C. Chlorine is bubbled into the reaction mixture. After a short induction period, the yellow solution becomes colorless and the temperature increases. When addition of 1 equiv of chlorine is complete, the solution turns yellow and cooling of the reaction is necessary. The reaction products at this point ...