Processes for preparing 3,5,6-trichlorosalicylic acid and esters thereof

摘要

An improved single-pot process for synthesis of 3,5,6-trichlorosalicylic acid and esters thereof is described. Salicylic acid is chlorinated first in concentrated sulfuric acid and then with iodine catalyst to make the trichlorosalicylic acid which is extracted and then reacted with an alcohol to make the ester.