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Hydrogen-atom abstraction from alkanes by OH. 5. n-Butane

Journal Article · · J. Phys. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100280a096· OSTI ID:7006031

Absolute rate coefficients for the reactions of the hydroxyl radical with n-butane (k/sub 1/) and n-butane-d/sub 10/ (k/sub 2/) were determined by using the laser photolysis/laser-induced fluorescence technique. Kinetic data were obtained at a pressure of 400 Torr of helium over the temperature ranges 294-509 K (k/sub 1/) and 294-599 (k/sub 2/). Rate-coefficient results are fitted to the modified Arrhenius expressions k/sub 1/(T) = (2.34 x 10/sup -17/)T/sup 1.95/ exp(+267 cal mol/sup -1//RT) cm/sup 3/ molecule/sup -1/s/sup -1/ and k/sub 2/(T) = (2.92 x 10/sup -18/)T/sup 2.20/ exp(+65 cal mol/sup -1//RT)cm/sup 3/ molecules/sup -1/s/sup -1/. Utilizing results of previous OH + alkane studies, the authors determine site-specific rate coefficients for H- and D-atom abstraction by OH from the methyl and methylene groups in n-butane. The kinetic isotope effect for abstraction of H- and D-atoms from the methylene sites in n-butane is characterized, and it is found to be very similar to that measured for H- and D-atom transfer to OH from the secondary site in propane.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA
OSTI ID:
7006031
Journal Information:
J. Phys. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Phys. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 90:22; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English