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A simple method for the synthesis of perdeuterated aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds

Conference · · Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6159084

A general method has been developed for the preparation of deuterated aromatic compounds that are useful for coal reaction studies and as internal standards for GC/MS analysis. The method requires little specialized equipment or synthesis expertise. A reaction mixture containing Cl, D/sub 2/O, and chromium is used to exchange deuterium for aromatic hydrogens at temperatures of 200/sup 0/ to 300/sup 0/C. A single set of reaction conditions can be used to prepare a wide range of deuterated aromatics with nearly complete exchange of aromatic hydrogen for deuterium and little or no chemical degradation of the reactant. When a 20:1 molar ratio of deuterium to aromatic hydrogen was used the isotopic purity of most species tested.

Research Organization:
Univ. of North Dakota Energy Research Center, Box 8213, University Station, Grand Forks, ND 58202
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-86PC90911
OSTI ID:
6159084
Report Number(s):
CONF-870410-
Journal Information:
Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Prepr. Pap., Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Fuel Chem.; (United States) Vol. 32:1; ISSN ACFPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English