A Novel Catalyst System, Antimony(V) Chloride-Lithium Perchlorate (SbCl5-LiClO4), in the Friedel-Crafts Acylation Reaction

Abstract
A novel catalyst system consisting of antimony(V) chloride (SbCl5) and lithium perchlorate (LiClO4) effectively promotes the Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction of aromatic compounds with acid anhydrides.