Reaction of supported fluoride ion with gaseous sulphur mustard

Abstract

The behaviour of supported fluoride ion when treated with gaseous sulphur mustard, (ClCH₂CH₂)₂S, has been studied. Amberlyst A-26 F⁻ was found to have a large capacity for reaction (1.5 mmol S-mustard/g resin), the only observed organic product being divinyl sulphide. Fluoride ion on other support materials showed much lower reaction capacity.