Thermal decomposition of sulfur compounds. I. 2-methyl-2-propanethiol

Journal Article · Sat Jul 05 00:00:00 EDT 1952 · J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ja01133a019· OSTI ID:7305364

Thompson, C J; Meyer, R A; Ball, J S

2-Methyl-2-propanethiol was thermally decomposed in a quartz tube utilizing a flow method. The conditions (300 to 500/sup 0/ with exposure times of 10 to 120 seconds) employed in this study resulted in decompositions ranging from 0 to 97 percent. The predominant sulfur-containing decomposition product was hydrogen sulfide. In addition small amounts of elemental sulfur and residual sulfur were found. Isobutylene and isobutane were the major gaseous hydrocarbons produced. A free radical chain type decomposition mechanism is proposed.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Laramie, WY
• OSTI ID: 7305364
• Journal Information: J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Chem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 74; ISSN JACSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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