| abstract |
A synthetic acid composition for replacing hydrochloric acid in industrial activities requiring large amounts of hydrochloric acid, said composition comprising: urea and hydrogen chloride in a molar ratio of not less than 0.1 : 1; cinnamaldehyde or a derivative thereof; optionally, it may further comprise a phosphonic acid derivative; as well as a metal iodide or iodate; and an alcohol or derivative thereof. |