The present invention relates to methods for production of arylsulfides wherein an aromatic compound is reacted with elemental sulfur in the presence of solid acid catalyst. The solid acid catalyst can be a zeolite. The methods are useful for producing alkylated diphenylsulfides from aromatic compounds and elemental sulfur.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of priority and is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/473,597, filed Dec. 29, 1999, now abandoned, with claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/114,242, filed Dec. 30, 1998.
