Abstract
AbstractThe heterogeneous sulphonation of toluene with 81.9 and 95.9 wt‐% aqueous sulphuric acid has been studied at 25°. The isomer distribution which deviates from that observed in homogeneous sulphonation, varies with toluene conversion and with toluene to sulphuric acid volume ratio. The content of p‐toluenesulphonic acid is higher under heterogeneous conditions than under homogeneous conditions. It is suggested that the variation in isomer distribution is due chiefly to the presence of increasing amounts of sulphonic acids in the sulphuric acid phase.The heterogeneous sulphonation of toluene proceeds mainly in the sulphuric acid phase. Some sulphonation in the toluene phase by sulphur trioxide may take place as well. However, the latter process is of little ‐ if any ‐ importance.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
