The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF.sub.3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF.sub.3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.

The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF.sub.3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF.sub.3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.

To provide a method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide which can suppress formation of solid matters in a reaction apparatus, and a method for producing a fluoroalkyl iodide.

The method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide of the present invention is a method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide, which comprises: mixing an organic solvent solution containing a perfluoroacyl halide and an organic solvent which is at least one perfluoroalkyl iodide selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2F.sub.5I, C.sub.4F.sub.9I and C.sub.6F.sub.13I, a first aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide, and a second aqueous solution containing a basic alkali metal compound, to obtain a mixed liquid, and reacting the perfluoroacyl halide and the hydrogen peroxide in the mixed liquid to produce a perfluoroacyl peroxide, wherein the pH of the aqueous phase of the mixed liquid is adjusted to be from 7 to 14.

To provide a method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide which can suppress formation of solid matters in a reaction apparatus, and a method for producing a fluoroalkyl iodide.

The method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide of the present invention is a method for producing a perfluoroacyl peroxide, which comprises: mixing an organic solvent solution containing a perfluoroacyl halide and an organic solvent which is at least one perfluoroalkyl iodide selected from the group consisting of C.sub.2F.sub.5I, C.sub.4F.sub.9I and C.sub.6F.sub.13I, a first aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide, and a second aqueous solution containing a basic alkali metal compound, to obtain a mixed liquid, and reacting the perfluoroacyl halide and the hydrogen peroxide in the mixed liquid to produce a perfluoroacyl peroxide, wherein the pH of the aqueous phase of the mixed liquid is adjusted to be from 7 to 14.

The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.

The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I). The process includes providing vapor-phase reactants including trifluoroacetyl halide, hydrogen, and iodine, heating the vapor-phase reactants, and reacting the heated vapor-phase reactants in the presence of a catalyst to produce trifluoroiodomethane. The catalyst includes a transition metal.

The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I). The process includes providing vapor-phase reactants including trifluoroacetyl halide, hydrogen, and iodine, heating the vapor-phase reactants, and reacting the heated vapor-phase reactants in the presence of a catalyst to produce trifluoroiodomethane. The catalyst includes a transition metal.

The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane (CF.sub.3I). The process includes providing vapor-phase reactants including trifluoroacetyl halide, hydrogen, and iodine, heating the vapor-phase reactants, and reacting the heated vapor-phase reactants in the presence of a catalyst to produce trifluoroiodomethane. The catalyst includes a transition metal.

The present disclosure provides a method for purifying trifluoroiodomethane. The method includes providing a process stream comprising trifluoroiodomethane, organic impurities, and acid impurities; reacting the process stream with a basic aqueous solution, the basic aqueous solution comprising water and at least one base selected from the group of an alkali metal carbonate and an alkali metal hydroxide; and separating at least some of the organic impurities from the process stream.

The present disclosure provides a method for purifying trifluoroiodomethane. The method includes providing a process stream comprising trifluoroiodomethane, organic impurities, and acid impurities; reacting the process stream with a basic aqueous solution, the basic aqueous solution comprising water and at least one base selected from the group of an alkali metal carbonate and an alkali metal hydroxide; and separating at least some of the organic impurities from the process stream.