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ESR study of hydrogen-bombarded 9-methyladenine. [X ray]

Journal Article · · Radiat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/3575506· OSTI ID:6461430

The damage in 9-methyladenine resulting from discharge-generated hydrogen atoms is compared with the damage from ionizing radiation. It is concluded that: (1) hydrogen abstraction from the methyl occurs as a result of X irradiation but not H bombardment, (2) hydrogen addition occurs at C8 but not C2 as a result of H bombardment, and (3) the radical characterized by an ESR singlet, formed by X irradiation and H bombardment, is due to hydrogen addition to the C4-C5 aromatic bond.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76EV03490
OSTI ID:
6461430
Journal Information:
Radiat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Radiat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 86:2; ISSN RAREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English