Conversion of CFC-13 to Trifluoroacetic Acid by Electrochemical Reaction with Carbon Dioxide

Abstract The electrochemical conversion of CFC-13 (CClF3) and carbon dioxide into trifluoroacetic acid (TFAA) was attempted at a Ag wire electrode under high pressure. TFAA was efficiently produced and the current efficiency was slightly dependent on the potential during electrolysis and pressure of co-existing carbon dioxide.