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The effect of triethanolamine on the iron(III)-catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide

Journal Article · · Journal of Coordination Chemistry; (United States)

The influence of triethanolamine on the iron(III)-catalyzed decomposition of hydrogen peroxide was studied by manometric and spectrophotometric techniques. This ligand caused increasing inhibition with increasing concentration, attributed to the saturation of the coordination sphere of the metal, and also to its properties as a radical scavenger. Kinetic measurements indicated the formation and the subsequent breakdown of a peroxo-intermediate in the rate-determining step, for which a rate constant of 2.9 {times} 10{sup {minus}2} s{sup {minus}1} was determined at 308 K. Evidence for the participation of oxygen radicals, as well as carbon-centered radicals, was obtained from ESR spectra of the radial adducts detected using the spintrap method. Based on the pH profile for the reaction, a mechanism was proposed, suggesting the formation of different complexes with different catalytic activities, at higher pH.

OSTI ID:
6998697
Journal Information:
Journal of Coordination Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Coordination Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 24:4; ISSN JCCMB; ISSN 0095-8972
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English