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Detection of CH/sub 2/OH radicals by resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization spectroscopy

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100236a012· OSTI ID:5250648

The hydroxymethyl radical, CH/sub 2/OH, has been detected by the method of resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization mass spectroscopy. Radicals were produced via hydrogen abstraction from CH/sub 3/OH by fluorine atoms in a discharge flow reactor. Tunable laser radiation between 427 and 490 nm ionized the CH/sub 2/OH radicals. The identity of the radical was determined from mass spectrometry of deuterium-substituted radicals. The isomerization reaction which transforms methoxy radicals into hydroxymethyl radicals was not observed.

Research Organization:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
OSTI ID:
5250648
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 87:13; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English