Abstract:
An azeotrope containing HF and 1,1,1-trifluoro-3-chloro-2-propene (1233zd) is provided, as are methods for separating this azeotrope from mixtures of HF and 1233zd which are HF-rich or 1233zd-rich and methods for making use of the azeotrope and separation methods to improve processes for preparing 1233zd, an intermediate used in the preparation of 1,1,1,3,3,-pentafluoropropane (245f), which is a known foam blowing agent and refrigerant.