Abstract: A method for the bromination of aromatic compounds, including substituted deactivated aromatic compounds, at mild temperature conditions is disclosed. The method comprises reacting an aromatic compound with a bromination agent consisting of bromine-trifluoride and bromine at a temperature ranging between -10.degree. C. and 30.degree. C. The bromination reaction takes place instantaneously and the brominated aromatic compound is separated from the original reactant by known organic chemistry techniques.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 11, 1989
Date of Patent:
September 4, 1990
Assignees:
Ramot University Authority of Applied Research and Industrial Development Ltd., ICL Industries Ltd.