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US20020125122A1
US20020125122A1 US10/016,127 US1612701A US2002125122A1 US 20020125122 A1 US20020125122 A1 US 20020125122A1 US 1612701 A US1612701 A US 1612701A US 2002125122 A1 US2002125122 A1 US 2002125122A1
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  • the invention relates to a process for producing certain chlorine-containing alkanes through UV-light supported chlorination.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a process for producing chlorine-containing alkanes with a high reaction rate and high selectivity.
  • the process is used to produce pentachloroethane from trichloroethylene, to produce 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane from 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane, and to produce 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane from 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane.
  • the molar ratio of starting compound to elemental chlorine ranges from 1:0.1 to 1:10 when attaching chlorine and from 1:0.01 to 1:5 when exchanging hydrogen for chlorine. If only one of two H atoms is to be exchanged in the exchange of hydrogen for chlorine, the ratio of starting compounds to chlorine falls in the upper range (lower chlorine content).
  • the chlorine is used in an amount that is 0.9 times to 1.3 times the stoichiometrically required amount.
  • Another variant of the invention concerns the purification of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) with the aim of separating photochlorinatable olefinic impurities. It has been shown that the olefinic impurities, which are production-related, can essentially be selectively converted by the inventive photochlorination and separated in a simplified manner in the form of chlorination products.
  • HFC-365mfc 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane
  • radiation lamps e.g., Philips fluorescent tubes
  • UV light of a wavelength at or above 280 nm ( ⁇ 280 nm).
  • quartz glass the only prerequisite for this variant is that these lamps emit in the absorption range of the elemental chlorine.
  • radiation lamps e.g., Hg medium or high-pressure discharge lamps, which also emit some lines in the range below 280 nm ( ⁇ 280 nm).
  • borosilicate glasses This type of glass typically contains 7 to 13% B 2 O 3 , 70 to 80% SiO 2 , furthermore 2 to 7% Al 2 O 3 and 4 to 8% Na 2 O+K 2 O and 0 to 5% alkaline-earth metal oxides.
  • Known trademarks for borosilicate glasses are Duran, Pyrex and Solidex. It is of course also possible to proceed by using on the one hand a radiation lamp that emits light above the indicated wavelengths and, in addition, glasses that are transparent for light above the indicated wavelength (i.e., that are non-transparent for light below the indicated wavelength).
  • lamps e.g., Hg high-pressure discharge lamps, which due to a dopant emit primarily, or only, in the wavelength range at or above 280 nm.
  • Hg high-pressure discharge lamps for instance, have a rather intensive band in the range of 254 nm which is filtered out, e.g., by borosilicate glass, as described above.
  • this line is strongly suppressed. Surprising in these doped lamps is the frequently more than proportional increase in the conversion rate.
  • HFC-365mfc can be purified in the liquid phase or in the gas phase.
  • Pentachloroethane is advantageously produced in the liquid phase.
  • CFC-112a, CFC-113a and HCFC-123 are advantageously produced in the gas phase. Continuous operation is especially facilitated by working in the gas phase.
  • the process is advantageously conducted in a flow-through apparatus.
  • the starting material (the corresponding hydrogen and halogen-containing starting compounds and chlorine) is continuously fed into the flow-through apparatus and the reaction product is continuously withdrawn in proportion to the amount introduced.
  • the average residence time in the reaction vessel is preferably between 0.01 and 30 minutes, preferably between 0.01 and 3 minutes, particularly preferably between 0.5 and 3.0 minutes. Good results can be achieved even if the residence times are very short, e.g., between 0.04 and 0.5 minutes.
  • the optimum average residence time which depends, among other things, on the lamp output and on the geometric parameters of the radiation apparatus (flow-through apparatus) can be determined by simple manual tests and analysis of the product stream, e.g., by gas chromatography.
  • Apparatus double shell glass reactor (double shell for oil heating) with a submersible shaft made of Duran® 50 (400 ml reaction volume), equipped with a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus-Noblelight with water cooling.
  • the 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane was evaporated with a pre-evaporator and was introduced from below as a gas into the reactor together with the chlorine (mixed).
  • the product stream exited at the top.
  • the reaction temperature was 110° C.
  • the gas stream exiting the reactor was analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) (sampling in the gas collection tube).
  • GC gas chromatography
  • Tests 1 to 6 conducted with different chlorine feeds Test mole % Chlorine Conversion Rate 113a Selectivity 1 10 3.79 99.13 2 30 5.18 99.04 3 60 17.41 97.7 4 90 31.94 98.29 5 120 80.63 95.9 6 150 100 97.3
  • Apparatus double shell glass reactor (double shell for oil heating) with submersible shaft made of quartz glass (400 ml reaction volume) equipped with submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 of Heraeus Noblelight with water cooling.
  • the 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane was evaporated and introduced from below as a gas into the reactor together with the chlorine.
  • the reaction temperature was 110° C.
  • a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus Noblelight was installed with a submersible tube made of Duran 50 glass. Irradiation thus took place at a wavelength of — >280 nm. The output was adjusted to 700 W.
  • Test 12.2 62.0 kg educt treated with 110.9 g chlorine/test duration 5 hours.
  • Test setup A 5 liter double shell vessel of Duran 50 glass with mounted reflux condenser, bubble counter and submersible tube with diffuser.
  • the vessel also contained a water-cooled cooling coil.
  • the vessel was irradiated from the outside with a Philips fluorescent tube (Philips reflector lamp No. 1099415, 40 Watts output).
  • a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus Noblelight was installed with a submersible tube made of Duran® 50 glass. Irradiation thus took place at a wavelength of ⁇ >280 nm. The output was adjusted to 500 Watts.
  • Test setup A 5 liter double shell vessel of Duran 50 glass with mounted reflux condenser, bubble counter and submersible tube with diffuser. The vessel also contained a water-cooled cooling coil. The apparatus was completely covered with aluminum foil.
  • a mixture of 94.8 g (0.80 mole) 133a and a variable amount of chlorine were mixed and introduced in the form of a gas into a photochemical reactor holding 4.3 liters (diameter 100 mm, wall thickness 2 mm) made of Duran® 50.
  • the reaction temperature during the 30-minute tests was 40° C.
  • Irradiation was effected by 3 ⁇ 40 W UV lamps from Philips, type “Cleo Performance R-UVA 40 Watts” The lamps were cylindrically arranged around the photochemical reactor. The tests were evaluated by GC analysis of the reactor exhaust gas.
  • Example 15 Feed: 94.8 g (0.80 mole) 133a, 5.67 g (0.08 mole) chlorine Result: Conversion: 13.98% Selectivity 123: 86% Selectivity 113a: 13%
  • Example 16 Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 17.01 g (0.24 mole) chlorine Result: Conversion: 25.2% Selectivity 123: 74% Selectivity 113a: 26%
  • Example 17 Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 34.03 g (0.48 mole) chlorine Result: Conversion: 38.8% Selectivity 123: 57.4% Selectivity 113a: 42%
  • Example 18 Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 51.05 g (0.08 mole) chlorine Result: Conversion: 45.8% Selectivity 123: 47% Selectivity 113a: 53%
  • Example 19 Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 68.06 g (0.96 mole) chlorine Result

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Abstract

A method of producing alkanes containing chlorine by addition of chlorine to C—C double bonds or C—C triple bonds or by exchange of hydrogen for chlorine by contacting the starting compound in the gas or liquid phase with elemental chlorine and irradiating the reaction mixture with UV light having a wavelength of λ≧280 nm. In this way pentachloroethane can be produced from trichloroethylene, CFC-113 from HCFC-123 or HFC-133a, CFC-112a from HCFC-142b, or HCFC-123 from HCFC-133a. The method also is suitable for separating photochlorinatable impurities from HFC-365-mfc to obtain purified HFC-365-mfc. Advantages include high yields and excellent selectivity.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application is a continuation of international patent application no. PCT/DE00/01953, filed Jun. 14, 2000 designating the United States of America, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Priority is claimed based on Federal Republic of Germany patent application no. DE 199 27 394.4, filed Jun. 16, 1999. [0001]
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • The invention relates to a process for producing certain chlorine-containing alkanes through UV-light supported chlorination. [0002]
  • It has long been known that elemental chlorine under incident light radiation will attach to unsaturated carbon compounds or that an exchange of hydrogen for chlorine will occur. [0003]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • It is an object of the invention to provide a new process for producing chlorine-containing alkanes. [0004]
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a process for producing chlorine-containing alkanes with a high reaction rate and high selectivity. [0005]
  • These and other objects are achieved in accordance with the present invention as described and claimed hereinafter. [0006]
  • The process according to the invention for producing chlorine-containing alkanes selected from the group consisting of pentachloroethane, 1,1,1,-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane, 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane and 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane by attaching chlorine to starting compounds with C—C double bonds or by exchanging hydrogen for chlorine, and for producing purified 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane from 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane that has been contaminated with compounds with C—C double bonds or C—C triple bonds by chlorinating these unsaturated compounds, provides that the starting compound in the gas or the liquid phase is brought into contact with elemental chlorine and is irradiated with UV light with a wavelength of λ≧280 nm. [0007]
  • It is possible to work in the liquid phase or in the gas phase. Generally, one can work at a temperature ranging from room temperature to 200° C. and at a pressure of 1 to 10 bar (absolute). The reaction temperature and the pressure are selected in such a way that the starting compound to be treated, or the starting mixture, is present in the gas phase or the liquid phase. One variant of the invention concerns its use as a production process. Another variant concerns its use as a purification process. The use as a production process will first be described in greater detail. [0008]
  • Particularly preferably, the process is used to produce pentachloroethane from trichloroethylene, to produce 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane from 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane, and to produce 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane from 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane. [0009]
  • The molar ratio of starting compound to elemental chlorine ranges from 1:0.1 to 1:10 when attaching chlorine and from 1:0.01 to 1:5 when exchanging hydrogen for chlorine. If only one of two H atoms is to be exchanged in the exchange of hydrogen for chlorine, the ratio of starting compounds to chlorine falls in the upper range (lower chlorine content). Preferably, the chlorine is used in an amount that is 0.9 times to 1.3 times the stoichiometrically required amount. [0010]
  • Another variant of the invention concerns the purification of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) with the aim of separating photochlorinatable olefinic impurities. It has been shown that the olefinic impurities, which are production-related, can essentially be selectively converted by the inventive photochlorination and separated in a simplified manner in the form of chlorination products. [0011]
  • For irradiation, it is advantageous to use radiation lamps (e.g., Philips fluorescent tubes) that only emit (UV) light of a wavelength at or above 280 nm (λ≧280 nm). In such case, it is possible to irradiate through quartz glass. The only prerequisite for this variant is that these lamps emit in the absorption range of the elemental chlorine. Alternatively, it is possible to use radiation lamps (e.g., Hg medium or high-pressure discharge lamps), which also emit some lines in the range below 280 nm (λ<280 nm). In this variant, irradiation has to occur through a glass that is transparent only for light with a wavelength of 280 nm or above (λ>280=n), i.e., that filters out the shorter wave radiation component of λ<280 nm. Well suited are, for instance, borosilicate glasses. This type of glass typically contains 7 to 13% B[0012] 2O3, 70 to 80% SiO2, furthermore 2 to 7% Al2O3 and 4 to 8% Na2O+K2O and 0 to 5% alkaline-earth metal oxides. Known trademarks for borosilicate glasses are Duran, Pyrex and Solidex. It is of course also possible to proceed by using on the one hand a radiation lamp that emits light above the indicated wavelengths and, in addition, glasses that are transparent for light above the indicated wavelength (i.e., that are non-transparent for light below the indicated wavelength).
  • Also suitable for irradiation are lamps, e.g., Hg high-pressure discharge lamps, which due to a dopant emit primarily, or only, in the wavelength range at or above 280 nm. Hg high-pressure discharge lamps, for instance, have a rather intensive band in the range of 254 nm which is filtered out, e.g., by borosilicate glass, as described above. In Hg high-pressure discharge lamps that are doped with metal iodides, this line is strongly suppressed. Surprising in these doped lamps is the frequently more than proportional increase in the conversion rate. Excellent results with respect to conversion rate and selectivity are obtained with Hg high-pressure discharge lamps that are doped with gallium iodide and especially with lamps that are doped with thallium iodide or cadmium iodide. Even with the use of this type of lamp, it is preferable to use glass that filters out the shorter wave radiation component of λ≦280 nm. It is suitable and technically advantageous to use the entire radiation range with wavelengths above and below said limits. [0013]
  • HFC-365mfc can be purified in the liquid phase or in the gas phase. Pentachloroethane is advantageously produced in the liquid phase. CFC-112a, CFC-113a and HCFC-123 are advantageously produced in the gas phase. Continuous operation is especially facilitated by working in the gas phase. [0014]
  • In the gas phase, the process is advantageously conducted in a flow-through apparatus. The starting material (the corresponding hydrogen and halogen-containing starting compounds and chlorine) is continuously fed into the flow-through apparatus and the reaction product is continuously withdrawn in proportion to the amount introduced. [0015]
  • The average residence time in the reaction vessel is preferably between 0.01 and 30 minutes, preferably between 0.01 and 3 minutes, particularly preferably between 0.5 and 3.0 minutes. Good results can be achieved even if the residence times are very short, e.g., between 0.04 and 0.5 minutes. The optimum average residence time, which depends, among other things, on the lamp output and on the geometric parameters of the radiation apparatus (flow-through apparatus) can be determined by simple manual tests and analysis of the product stream, e.g., by gas chromatography. [0016]
  • Better conversion rates and higher selectivity can be achieved by using, instead of a single radiation lamp with a certain output, two or more lower-output lamps with an equivalent total output in reactors that are connected in series. The product is then advantageously separated after leaving the corresponding reactions, e.g., by freezing it out. Proper swirling of the reaction mixture, e.g., by suitable installations in the reactor, is also often advantageous. In the liquid phase, it is preferred to work in batches. The process has the advantages of high conversion at high selectivity. [0017]
  • The following examples are intended to illustrate the invention in greater detail without limiting its scope.[0018]
    • EXAMPLES 1 TO 6
  • Production of 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane (CFC-113a) Through Photochlorination of 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane (HCPC-123) Through Duran 50 with Light with a Wavelength of λ>280 nm. [0019]
  • Apparatus: double shell glass reactor (double shell for oil heating) with a submersible shaft made of Duran® 50 (400 ml reaction volume), equipped with a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus-Noblelight with water cooling. The 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane was evaporated with a pre-evaporator and was introduced from below as a gas into the reactor together with the chlorine (mixed). The product stream exited at the top. The reaction temperature was 110° C. The gas stream exiting the reactor was analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) (sampling in the gas collection tube). [0020]
    Tests 1 to 6 conducted with different chlorine feeds:
    Test mole % Chlorine Conversion Rate 113a Selectivity
    1 10 3.79 99.13
    2 30 5.18 99.04
    3 60 17.41 97.7
    4 90 31.94 98.29
    5 120 80.63 95.9
    6 150 100 97.3
    • EXAMPLES 7 TO 11 (Comparison Tests)
  • Production of 113a by Photochlorination of 123 Through Quartz Glass [0021]
  • Apparatus: double shell glass reactor (double shell for oil heating) with submersible shaft made of quartz glass (400 ml reaction volume) equipped with submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 of Heraeus Noblelight with water cooling. The 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane was evaporated and introduced from below as a gas into the reactor together with the chlorine. The product stream exited at the top. The reaction temperature was 110° C. [0022]
    Tests 1 to 5 conducted with different chlorine feeds:
    Test mole % Chlorine Conversion Rate 113a Selectivity
    7 10 1.44 96.4
    8 30 13.5 95.64
    9 60 13.4 90.1
    10 90 26.64 93.5
    11 120 77.24 79.17
    • EXAMPLE 12
  • Removal of olefinic byproducts from 1,1,1,3,3-pentaflurobutane (365mfc) through photochlorination with λ>280 nm [0023]
  • a) Laboratory Tests [0024]
  • 50 g samples of 365mfc contaminated with 7,000 ppm C[0025] 4ClF3H4 (two isomers) were disposed, respectively, in two 100-ml Durant 50 glass flasks and agitated.
  • Thermal Test: [0026]
  • Immediately after adding 0.4 g (5.6 mmole) chlorine, the one flask was wrapped in aluminum foil. After 24 h the sample was examined by gas chromatography. Out of the 7,000 ppm C[0027] 4ClF3H4 (2 isomers), 4,450 ppm were still detected, but the 365mfc content was reduced by well over 1%.
  • Photochemical Test: [0028]
  • The second flask, after adding 0.2 g (2.8 mmole) chlorine, was irradiated overnight with a Philips fluorescent lamp (Philips reflector lamp No. 1099415, 40 W output). Subsequently, the sample was examined by gas chromatography. Out of the 7,000 ppm C[0029] 4ClF3H4 (2 isomers), 160 ppm were still detected, but the 365mfc content was almost unchanged. A further addition of 0.2 g (2.8 mmole) chlorine and irradiation overnight resulted in an amount of C4ClF3H4 that was no longer detectable (<0.1 ppm, SIM run, GS-MSD), again with a nearly constant 365mfc content.
  • b) Technical Test [0030]
  • Test setup: Pfaudler reactor (V=100 l) with mounted glass column with top cooler (water cooling). In the cover of the Pfaudler reactor, a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus Noblelight was installed with a submersible tube made of Duran 50 glass. Irradiation thus took place at a wavelength of[0031] —>280 nm. The output was adjusted to 700 W.
  • Procedure: The 365mfc was pumped into the Pfaudler reactor. One half hour prior to chlorine metering, the submersible Hg discharge lamp (700 watt) was turned on while mixing. Through a submersible tube, approximately 20 l/h of chlorine were added until no olefins could be detected in the SIM run of the GC-MSD. After chlorination was completed, the submersible Hg discharge lamp was operated for another hour. The 365mfc thus treated was discharged and precision distilled in a distillation column (height: 3 m, diameter 100 mm, filled with 10 mm Raschig glass packing). [0032]
  • Test 12.1:62.3 kg educt treated with 40.9 g chlorine/test duration 3 hours. GC analysis of educt (before photochlorination): 99.5 w/w % 365mfc, [0033]
  • Total C[0034] 4ClF3H4: 0.112 w/w %
  • GC analysis of product (after photochlorination): 99.4 w/w % 365mfc, [0035]
  • Total C[0036] 4CIF3H4: <10 ppm
  • Test 12.2: 62.0 kg educt treated with 110.9 g chlorine/test duration 5 hours. [0037]
  • Analysis of educt: 99.7% 365mfc, [0038]
  • Total C[0039] 4ClF3H4: 0.210%
  • Analysis of product: 99.6 w/w % 365mfc, [0040]
  • Total C[0041] 4ClF3H4: <10 ppm
  • Purification: The fractions obtained from the tests were combined and precision distilled in the glass column. Their purity after distillation was 99.98% w/w % 365mfc. [0042]
    • EXAMPLE 13
  • Production of Pentachloroethane (120) from Trichloroethylene Through Photochlorination with λ>280 mn [0043]
  • a) Photochlorination Test on a 5 l Scale [0044]
  • Test setup: A 5 liter double shell vessel of Duran 50 glass with mounted reflux condenser, bubble counter and submersible tube with diffuser. The vessel also contained a water-cooled cooling coil. The vessel was irradiated from the outside with a Philips fluorescent tube (Philips reflector lamp No. 1099415, 40 Watts output). [0045]
  • Procedure: 3.24 kg (24.7 moles) trichloroethylene were filled into the vessel and heated to 60° C. (thermostat, connected to double shell). Subsequently, 1.926 kg (27.17 moles) chlorine was metered such that no chlorine was penetrating through or exiting the apparatus through the bubble counter. The reaction was completed after 3 hours. [0046]
  • Purification: The resulting pentachloroethane had a 99.4% degree of purity (rest: unconverted trichloroethylene and hexachloroethane) and can be used without further purification. [0047]
  • b) Technical Photochlorination Test [0048]
  • Test setup: Pfaudler reactor (V=100 l) with mounted glass column with top cooler (water cooling). In the cover of the Pfaudler reactor, a submersible Hg discharge lamp TQ 718 by Heraeus Noblelight was installed with a submersible tube made of Duran® 50 glass. Irradiation thus took place at a wavelength of λ>280 nm. The output was adjusted to 500 Watts. [0049]
  • Procedure: 65.7 kg (507 mole) trichloroethylene was filled into the Pfaudler reactor and heated to 60° C. and mixed. Subsequently, after lighting and burning in the lamp, 35.36 kg (500.1 mole) chlorine was introduced such that the chlorine did not penetrate through. [0050]
  • Purification: At the end of the test, without any further purification, the pentachloroethane produced had a degree of purity of 99.1% (GC %); [0051]
  • remainder: trichloroethylene and hexachloroethane. [0052]
    • EXAMPLE 14 (COMPARISON EXAMPLE)
  • Thermal Chlorination [0053]
  • 14a) Thermal Chlorination of Trichloroethylene [0054]
  • 50 g (0.381 mole) trichloroethylene was combined with 28 g (0.423 mole) chlorine in a 250 ml Roth autoclave and placed into an oil bath preheated to 100° C. When an internal temperature of about 50° C. was reached, marked exothermia developed and the autoclave content was discharged through the bursting disk into the outlet. [0055]
  • 14b) Thermal Test on a 5 Liter Scale [0056]
  • Test setup: A 5 liter double shell vessel of Duran 50 glass with mounted reflux condenser, bubble counter and submersible tube with diffuser. The vessel also contained a water-cooled cooling coil. The apparatus was completely covered with aluminum foil. [0057]
  • Procedure: 3.24 kg (24.7 mole) trichloroethylene was introduced into the vessel and heated to 60° C. (thermostat, connected to double shell). Subsequently, 1.926 kg (27.17 mole) chlorine was metered such that no chlorine was penetrating through or exiting the apparatus via the bubble counter. After 15 hours, the introduction of chlorine was completed. [0058]
  • Purification: The resulting pentachloroethane had a purity of 83.3% (residue: unconverted trichloroethylene and large amounts of hexachloroethane). [0059]
    • EXAMPLES 15 TO 19
  • Production of 1,1,1-triffluoro-2,2-dichloroethane (123) from 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane (133a) Through Photochlorination with λ>280 mn. [0060]
  • General Setup and Execution for Tests 15 to 19: [0061]
  • A mixture of 94.8 g (0.80 mole) 133a and a variable amount of chlorine were mixed and introduced in the form of a gas into a photochemical reactor holding 4.3 liters (diameter 100 mm, wall thickness 2 mm) made of Duran® 50. The reaction temperature during the 30-minute tests was 40° C. Irradiation was effected by 3×40 W UV lamps from Philips, type “Cleo Performance R-UVA 40 Watts” The lamps were cylindrically arranged around the photochemical reactor. The tests were evaluated by GC analysis of the reactor exhaust gas. [0062]
    Example 15:
    Feed: 94.8 g (0.80 mole) 133a, 5.67 g (0.08 mole) chlorine
    Result: Conversion: 13.98%
    Selectivity 123: 86%
    Selectivity 113a: 13%
    Example 16:
    Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 17.01 g (0.24 mole) chlorine
    Result: Conversion: 25.2%
    Selectivity 123: 74%
    Selectivity 113a: 26%
    Example 17:
    Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 34.03 g (0.48 mole) chlorine
    Result: Conversion: 38.8%
    Selectivity 123: 57.4%
    Selectivity 113a: 42%
    Example 18:
    Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 51.05 g (0.08 mole) chlorine
    Result: Conversion: 45.8%
    Selectivity 123: 47%
    Selectivity 113a: 53%
    Example 19:
    Feed: 94.8 (0.80 mole) 133a, 68.06 g (0.96 mole) chlorine
    Result: Conversion: 51%
    Selectivity 123: 44.3%
    Selectivity 113a: 56%
    • EXAMPLE 20
  • Photochlorination of 142b to Produce 112a [0063]
  • The reaction was performed analogously to Examples 1 to 6. Conversion and yield were comparable to the results from the production of 113a. [0064]
  • The foregoing description and examples have been set forth merely to illustrate the invention and are not intended to be limiting. Since modifications of the described embodiments incorporating the spirit and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the art, the invention should be construed broadly to include all variations falling within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof. [0065]

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1. A process for producing a chlorine-containing alkane selected from the group consisting of pentachloroethane; 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane and 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane by addition of chlorine to trichloroethylene in liquid phase to produce pentachloroethane, or by exchange of hydrogen for chlorine in gas or liquid phase to produce 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2,2-trichloroethane from 1,1,1-trifluoro-2-chloroethane or 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,2-dichloroethane, or to produce 1,1,1,2-tetrachloro-2,2-difluoroethane from 2,2-difluoro-2-chloroethane, or to produce purified 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane from 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane that has been contaminated by unsaturated compounds with C—C double bonds or C—C triple bonds by chlorinating the unsaturated contaminating compounds, wherein a respective starting compound is contacted with elemental chlorine and irradiated with UV light having a wavelength of λ>280 nm.
2. A process according to claim 1, wherein the process is carried out in the liquid phase.
3. A process according to claim 1, wherein the process is carried out at a temperature in the range from room temperature to 200° C.
4. A process according to claim 1, wherein the process is carried out at a pressure of 1 to 10 bar (absolute).
5. A process according to claim 1, wherein 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane is purified by converting unsaturated impurities into chlorine-containing impurities and separating the chlorine containing impurities.
6. A process according to claim 1, wherein elemental chlorine is used in an amount that is 0.9 times to 1.3 times the stoichiometrically required amount.
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