Pyridine, reactions with—continued hydroxide

Addition of a base (pyridine or methoxyethylamine), which can mix with the continuous phase to the cyclohexane-salt miniemulsion under stirring, provides reaction to oxides and hydroxides, e.g., from iron(III) chloride hexahydrate to iron(III) oxide. Here the crystal water steps into the reaction, while pyridine from the continuous phase neutralizes the eliminated HCl. Obviously, the interface area of the miniemulsion is high enough in order to allow this reaction. 

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