Reactivity Documentation
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates |
mixed with |
Reducing Agents, Weak |
Summary
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Unstable when heated: Reaction products may be unstable above ambient temperatures
- Intense or explosive reaction: Reaction may be particularly intense, violent, or explosive
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May produce the following gases:
- Acid Fumes
- Hydrogen Halide
Details
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates
is a reactive group.
Reducing Agents, Weak
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Acyl Halides, Sulfonyl Halides, and Chloroformates
mixed with
Reducing Agents, Weak
Reducing Agents, Weak
Hazard Predictions
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Unstable when heated: Reaction products may be unstable above ambient temperatures
- Intense or explosive reaction: Reaction may be particularly intense, violent, or explosive
When combined, acyl halides and strong reducing agents may react exothermically to form esters with release of HX gases (Predicted). However, no specific evidence was found for a hazardous reaction between weak reducers and acyl halides. Because of the nature of the members of the Weak Reducing Agents group we would not expect reaction kinetics to yield hazardous conditions. We urge chemists to perform testing to ensure that hazards do not occur under conditions appropriate to the scenario.
Potential Gas Byproducts
- Hydrogen Halide (HX)
- Acid Fumes