Reactivity Documentation
Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic |
mixed with |
Oximes |
Summary
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
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May produce the following gases:
- Nitrogen Oxides
Details
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Oximes
Hazard Predictions
- Generates gas: Reaction liberates gaseous products and may cause pressurization
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
Reactions of oximes with nitrosating agents will produce ketones and gaseous nitrogen oxides. These reactions may proceed even under mild conditions (Cosaro, A.; Chiacchio, U.; Pistara, V. Regeneration of Carbonyl Compounds from the Corresponding Oximes. Synthesis. 2001, Vol. 13, p. 1903-1931).
In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with redox active cations are more reactive with organic materials and reducing agents at ambient conditions. Redox active cations are transition metals and the metals in group 3a, 4a, and 5a of the periodic table and also include the ammonium cation NH4+. In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with non-redox active cations (also called spectator cations) are less reactive at ambient conditions. These include the alkali metals and alkaline earth salts. 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.
Potential Gas Byproducts
- Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)