Process for producing dihydroxydiphenylsulfone

摘要

The present invention provides a process for producing dihydroxydiphenylsulfone wherein trihydroxytriphenylsulfone and coloring impurities are effectively removed without altering the isomeric composition of dihydroxydiphenylsulfone. In particular, the present invention provides a process for producing dihydroxydiphenylsulfone comprising the steps of dissolveing or suspending in an aqueous solvent crude dihydroxydiphenylsulfone containing trihydroxytriphenylsulfone, adjusting the pH to 5-7, optionally cooling, and separating the crystalline dihydroxydiphenylsulfone thus precipitated.