C4H5NS(Mustard oil ) + NaOH = ?

[Chemical]

anyone out there?

Let me know the balanced chemical eqution of NaOH with mustard oil, with the required conditions.

[Dan the Chemist]

I'm not 100% on this, but after looking at the structure of mustard oil, the isothiocyanate CH2=CHCH2NCS, I expect that the reaction would be base catalysed hydrolysis.

CH2=CHCH2NCS + 2 H2O ----> CH2=CHCH2NH2 + CO2 + H2S

As for conditions, I'd try refluxing a continuously stirring mixture of mustard oil + aqueous NaOH.

Be aware that I don't know if this is correct, it's just what I think would happen. If you are planning to do this yourself, H2S is very unpleasant.

[Chemical]

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

C4H5NS(Mustard oil ) + NaOH = ?

[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