This invention discloses a method for synthesizing tri(p-tolyl)thionium
hexafluorophosphate, comprising the following steps: di(4-chlorophenyl)
sulfoxide is mixed uniformly with a
solvent, and p-tolyl
magnesium bromide is slowly added under an
inert atmosphere. After stirring for 10 min, trimethylchlorosilane is added dropwise. After the reaction is complete, a 25 wt.%
hydrobromic acid aqueous solution is added dropwise to quench the reaction. After extraction and vacuum concentration, tri(p-tolyl)thionium
bromide is obtained. A
potassium hexafluorophosphate aqueous solution is added to the tri(p-tolyl)thionium
bromide and stirred. After the reaction is complete, the mixture is filtered, and the
filter cake is recrystallized to obtain tri(p-tolyl)thionium
hexafluorophosphate. This invention uses inexpensive and readily available raw materials, employs mild activation conditions, has high production safety, and achieves a yield of up to 71.34% for the obtained tri(p-tolyl)thionium hexafluorophosphate.