This compound is a primary by-product of a process developed by Jim Idol for performing the ammoxidation of propylene, the Sohio process. The platinum/rhodium gauzes used in a more common method for producing this compound tend to quickly become brittle, and that process for producing this compound involves the combustion of methane and ammonia in the presence of air. That process, named for Andrussow, differs from the Degussa process because it does not require oxygen. Less interesting ways to synthesize this compound include the catalytic dehydration of form-amide and an alternative to the Gattermann Koch synthesis,
This compound is a primary by-product of a process developed by Jim Idol for performing the ammoxidation of propylene, the Sohio process. The platinum/rhodium gauzes used in a more common method for producing this compound tend to quickly become brittle, and that process for producing this compound involves the combustion of methane and ammonia in the presence of air. That process, named for Andrussow, differs from the Degussa process because it does not require oxygen. Less interesting ways to synthesize this compound include the catalytic dehydration of form-amide and an alternative to the Gattermann Koch synthesis, also developed by Gattermann, uses this compound rather than carbon monoxide to form an immonium intermediate, which is then oxidized to yield benzaldehyde. For 10 points, identify this compound which is sometimes called Prussic acid, a poisonous chemical with the formula HCN.
This compound is a primary by-product of a process developed by Jim Idol for performing the ammoxidation of propylene, the Sohio process.
{hydrogen cyanide} [or HCN; {heck}, {even} accept {cyanide} until "{Prussic acid}"]