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Reactivity Documentation

Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates

mixed with

Ethers

Summary

Details

Ethers is a reactive group.

Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)

Ethers mixed with
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates

Hazard Predictions

Sulfonyl chloride violently decomposes in diethyl ether. This reaction is nearly instantaneous in the presence of a trace of hydrogen peroxide or when old stocks of ether are used, which are likely to contain trace peroxides. Chlorinated ether products were formed (Dunstan, I. et al. 1966. Chemistry and Industry 73).

Reactions between acyl halides and ethers are exothermic and may cause pressurization. Secondary and tertiary ethers are most likely to spontaneously react, particularly if catalyzed by a metal chloride. Esters and alkyl chlorides are produced, along with small quantities of alkenes and HCl. (Koenst, W.M.B. 1981. Journal of Hazardous Materials 4:291-298).

Potential Gas Byproducts