摘要 |
<p>A method is provided for forming (3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)acetonitrile through the intermediate α, α, α-trifluoro-α'-chloro-m-xylene. This intermediate is formed by selective chlorination of α, α, α'-trichloro-m-xylene under conditions which maximize yield and minimize the formation of undesired, non-recyclable chlorinated by-products.</p> |