Reactivity Documentation
Epoxides |
mixed with |
Halogenating Agents |
Summary
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
Details
Epoxides
is a reactive group.
Halogenating Agents
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Epoxides
mixed with
Halogenating Agents
Halogenating Agents
Hazard Predictions
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
Many halogenating agents, such as the elemental halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine), are strong oxidizers. Strong oxidants react very exothermically with epoxides, and may result in a fire (Rich, Gerald A. Dangerous Chemical Reactions, Gulf Publishing Company: Houston, TX, 1993, p. 298).