[Dan the Chemist]

Originally Posted by Chemical

Thank you 'Dan the Chemist', for the reply, but can I know the exact solution for

C4H5NS(Mustard oil ) + NaOH = ?

I expect CH2=CHCH2NCS + 2 H2O --> CH2=CHCH2NHCOOH + H2S

(NaOH is a catalyst, ie it is regenerated during the reaction, this is why it does not appear in the equation)

Which may decarboxylate

CH2=CHCH2NHCOOH --> CH2=CH2CH2NH2 + CO2