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Mono chloroacetone synthesis chlorination method with sufuric acid catalyst how much sufuric acid should use
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The synthesis of monochloroacetone using chlorination with sulfuric acid as a catalyst is not a common or recommended method. The reaction of acetone with chlorine in the presence of sulfuric acid would likely lead to a complex mixture of products, including polychlorinated ketones and byproducts. The use of sulfuric acid as a catalyst in this context could also lead to unwanted side reactions and the formation of corrosive byproducts. For the synthesis of monochloroacetone, alternative methods are preferred, such as the reaction of acetone with chlorine in the presence of a base or using a reagent like sulfuryl chloride.
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