Chain decomposition of aqueous triethanolamine. [Gamma Radiation]

Journal Article · Thu Aug 19 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100214a033· OSTI ID:6665203

Schwarz, H A

A radiation-induced chain decomposition of aqueous triethanolamine into acetaldehyde and diethanolamine is reported. Chain lengths over 1000 have been observed, depending on pH, concentration, and radiation intensity. The chain propagation steps include OH group migration in the 2-hydroxy-1-(diethanolamino)ethyl radical and NR/sub 2/ migration in 1-hydroxy-2(diethanolamine)ethyl radical, each producing a 2-hydroxy-2-(diethanolamine)ethyl radical. Free-radical spectra and rate constants are given. Studies of diethanolamine and diethylethanolamine solutions gave similar free-radical spectra but much shorter chains.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
• OSTI ID: 6665203
• Journal Information: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 86:17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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38 RADIATION CHEMISTRY, RADIOCHEMISTRY, AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
AMINES
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CHEMICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
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DISPERSIONS
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IONIZING RADIATIONS
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ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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RADIATION EFFECTS
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