Reactivity Documentation
Aldehydes |
mixed with |
Phenolic Salts |
Summary
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
Details
Aldehydes
is a reactive group.
Phenolic Salts
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Aldehydes
mixed with
Phenolic Salts
Phenolic Salts
Hazard Predictions
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
Aldehydes and phenolic salts can react reversibly to form hemiacetals or acetals. This reaction proceeds rapidly in the presence of acid or base catalysts. In the absence of catalyst, the reaction is very slow (Personal communication with chemical industry experts).