An Acid-proof basic catalyst for the selective dehydrochlorination of 1,1,2-trichloroethane
Abstract
Selective dehydrochlorination of 1,1,2-trichloroethane into 1,1-dichloroethylene was found to be catalysed by methylimidazole–HCl/SiO2, an acid-proof base, the selectivity being as high as 85%.