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Kinetics and mechanism of propanol-2 conversion as a result of multiphoton excitation by IR radiation

Journal Article · · High Energy Chem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5887016
The kinetics and mechanism of propanol-2 conversion upon IR MPE are studied. This process results in monomolecular dehydration and cleavage of C-C bonds. The relative yield of these reactions depends on the energy density of laser radiation and on the pressure of propanol-2 vapor. CH/sub 3/CHOH radicals, which are formed as a result of C-C bond cleavage, undergo a monomolecular decay via two channels: H atom abstraction and H/sub 2/O elimination. Unlike in pyrolysis, there is no chain reaction of dehydrogenation of propanol-2. Reasons for the lack of chain development upon laser initiation are analyzed.
Research Organization:
L.Ya. Karpov Scientific Research Institute of Physical Chemistry (USSR)
OSTI ID:
5887016
Journal Information:
High Energy Chem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: High Energy Chem. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 21:6; ISSN HIECA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English