Process for the preparation of 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane

摘要

Preparation of F123 by chlorination of F133a with chlorine in the presence of HF and in reaction conditions such that the HF does not react significantly with F133a or F123, and in the presence of a fluorination catalyst. The preparation is carried out by contact of F133a with Cl 2in the presence of HF in conditions of temperature, contact time and molar ratios Cl 2/ F133a and HF/F133a such that HF does not react with F133a or F123 and favors selectivity of F123. A catalyst comprising AlF 3or mixture of AlF 3and Al 2O 3, or an Fe or Fe/Ni based catalyst supported on AlF 3or AlF 3+ Al 2O 3. Independent claims are also included for the preparations of F123 and pentafluoroethane (F125) and the installation combining these processes.