Reactivity Documentation
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates |
mixed with |
Cyanides, Inorganic |
Summary
- Flammable: Reaction products may be flammable
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
Details
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates
is a reactive group.
Cyanides, Inorganic
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Cyanides, Inorganic
mixed with
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates
Hazard Predictions
- Flammable: Reaction products may be flammable
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
The cyanide ion can act as a nucleophile to displace the halide from an acyl halide, resulting in an acyl cyanide (Zeng, Wei et al, Letters in Organic Chemistry, 6(8), 637-641; 2009). Acyl cyanides are reactive compounds which are highly flammable and toxic. Caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility.