The invention discloses a one-pot synthesis technology of a
photo initiator 2,4-diethylthioxanthone. The invention belongs to the field of
fine chemical engineering, and specifically relates to a one-pot synthesis technology of a
photo initiator 2,4-diethylthioxanthone. According to the technology,
thiosalicylic acid (or
dithiosalicylic acid) and 1,3-diethylbenzene are taken as the raw materials,concentrated
sulfuric acid is taken as a catalyst and a
solvent, and under the action of a co-catalyst, condensation reactions are carried out for 4 to 8 hours at a temperature of 0-70 DEG C.
Post treatment technologies (condensation, extraction, concentration, and recrystallization) are carried out in one reaction unit; the obtained product is filtered and dried to obtain high purity 2,4-diethylthioxanthone. The technology has the advantages of good selectivity, low
reaction temperature, short reaction time, high yield, simple and convenient operation, and high efficiency of single kettle, the equipment investment, the
energy consumption, the operation strength, and the production cost are reduced, and the technology is suitable for industrial production.