Reactivity Documentation
Epoxides |
mixed with |
Acids, Weak |
Summary
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Intense or explosive reaction: Reaction may be particularly intense, violent, or explosive
Details
Epoxides
is a reactive group.
Acids, Weak
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Epoxides
mixed with
Acids, Weak
Acids, Weak
Hazard Predictions
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Intense or explosive reaction: Reaction may be particularly intense, violent, or explosive
Weak acids react with epoxides, resulting in a ring opening reaction (Morrison, R. T. and Boyd, R. N. Organic Chemistry, Allyn and Bacon, Inc, Boston, Second edition, 1966, pp. 887).