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Photochemical and hot H atom reactions of acetaldehyde

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100478a001· OSTI ID:6057878
Photolysis and hot hydrogen atom reactions of acetaldehyde have been studied simultaneously not only with a cadmium but also with a zinc resonance lamp as the light source. Contrary to previous results, new products (acetone, ethanol, 2-propanol, ethyl acetoacetate, and diacetone alcohol) are identified in the photolysis of acetaldehyde. On the other hand, the principal products in decreasing order from the hot atom reaction with acetaldehyde have been established to be hydrogen, biacetyl, methane, carbon monoxide, and ethanol, whereas acetone and ethylene existed as minor products. A study of product quantum yields at 214 nm vs. various (CH/sub 3/CHO)/(CH/sub 2/S) ratios are reported. The formation of several unexpected products in these studies strongly suggested that the aldehyde functional group of acetaldehyde has an unsaturated character relative to the addition of both hydrogen atoms and methyl radicals. This latter new observation and accompanying mechanisms are discussed. 2 figures, 6 tables.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Houston, TX
OSTI ID:
6057878
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 83:15; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English