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Mono chloroacetone synthesis chlorination method with sufuric acid catalyst
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The chlorination of acetone to produce monochloroacetone can be achieved using sulfuric acid as a catalyst. The reaction involves the electrophilic attack of chlorine on the enol tautomer of acetone, which is favored by the presence of the acid catalyst. However, sulfuric acid is a strong oxidizing agent, and it is important to control the reaction conditions to prevent over-oxidation. Typically, the reaction is carried out at low temperatures and with a stoichiometric amount of chlorine.
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