abstract |
The present invention relates to a process for preparing 2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole. The process comprises a step of reacting 1,3-benzodioxole with chlorine in benzotrifluoride in the present of a radical initiator. The present invention also relates to the process for preparing 2,2-dichloro-1,3-benzodioxole which is used as an intermediate in preparation of 2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole. |