Preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane

Abstract

A process for continuous preparation of halogenated alkoxyethane of general formula XClHC—CF2OR, where X is —Cl or —F and OR is C1-4 alkoxy, the process comprising a step of introducing in a flow reactor reaction components comprising (i) a compound of general formula XClC═CF2, (ii) abase, and (iii) a C1-4 alkanol, wherein a) the flow reactor comprises one or more tubular flow line(s) having an internal cross-sectional area of less than 115 mm2 through which the reaction components flow as a reaction mixture, and b) the halogenated alkoxyethane is formed at least upon the reaction components mixing, with the so formed halogenated alkoxyethane flowing out of the flow reactor in a reactor effluent.

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