Abstract
Allyl alcohol was prepared by hydrolysis of allyl chloride with dilute caustic soda in a continuous experimental apparatus. The reaction rates and the yields of both allyl alcohol and by-products were examined by changing the reaction conditions. Principal factors affecting the hydrolysis were confirmed to be temperature, residence time and concentration of alkali solution. Temperature and residence time controlled the degree of conversion of allyl chloride, while concentration of alkali solution had effects on by-product formation. The alkalinity of reaction mixture is reported to have great effect on by-product formation, but no effects were noted within the alkalinity range of our experiment. The optimum reaction conditions were investigated, and the experimental results were briefly compared with those of the same reaction carried out in batch type.
