Berthelot

Synthesis of benzene from acetylene by heating.

 

The yield of benzene is very low. Secondary products are methane, naphtalene and tar.

Also see Reppe.

Bibliography

• Berthelot M., C.r., 1868, 67, 233, 1182.
• Raphael R.A., Acetylenic Compounds in Organic Synthsis, London, Buttenworths 1955, 65.
• Rodd, 3A, 66.