Oxidation of alkyl thiocyanates by peroxomonosulphate in acidic aqueous solution

Abstract

Studies of the rates and mechanisms of oxidation of four alkyl thiocyanates by peroxomonosulphate are reported, Analysis of the data is consistent with the occurrence of two consecutive reaction steps of comparable rate coefficient. The product of the second step appears to be the sulphonyl cyanide, RSO₂CN.