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Deuterium-exchange Reactions with Substituted Aromatics. IV. The Poisoning Effect of Molecules Containing Nitrogen, Sulphur, or Arsenic

Journal Article · · Australian Journal of Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9630549· OSTI ID:4657217

The catalytic exchange properties of a number of organic compounds containing nitrogen, sulfur, or arsenic were studied in the presence of benzene and heavy water. The results confirm a charge-transfer-no-bond adsorption mechanism previously proposed for the deuteration of aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons. For aromatic nitrogen compounds an increase in ionization potential of substrate leads to an increase in deuterium incorporation and a decrease in catalyst poisoning. Some aromatic amines deuterate faster than expected by theory and this is attributed to rapid exchange of the amino hydrogens in heavy water with a consequential increase in D-H ratio at the catalyst surface. Sulfur and arsenic, even in their saturated valency states, extensively poison benzene exchange as does triethylamine. p-Benzoquinone, 2,6- dichloroquinone, and NN-dimethyl benzylamine exhibit catalytic side reactions that poison benzene exchange. With tritium oxide, the technique is suitable for the synthesis of tritiated aromatic amines and heterocycles to high specific activity.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-039083
OSTI ID:
4657217
Journal Information:
Australian Journal of Chemistry, Journal Name: Australian Journal of Chemistry Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 16; ISSN 0004-9425
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English