thiocyanate question

[rvdzero]

hey i was just wondering if it would be possible to replace the sulfur from a thio compound with an oxygen. for example: if i have potassium thiocyanate (KSCN) would it be possible to react it with something to replace the sulfur with an oxygen, leaving me with potassium cyanate (KOCN).

 

Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!

thanks, rick

[YT2095]

you could use ethylene carbonate.

[rvdzero]

hey thanks for the advice! Would any carbonate suffice? (ie sodium carbonate, or potassium carbonate?) thanks, rick

[YT2095]

nope, not Any old carbonate.