ISSN:
0538-8066
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Physical Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The thermal decomposition of propanoic acid dilute in argon has beenstudied in a single-pulse shock tube over the temperature range of 1100-1500 K and over the pressure range of 14-18 atm. The decomposition kinetics have been satisfactorily computer modelled by means of afree radical mechanism involving H and OH chains.Recent single-pulse shock tube product analyses of acetic acid decomposition have been computer modelled using a free radical mechanism for decarboxylation coupled to a unimolecular dehydration reaction.A comparison between the thermal decomposition kinetics of the C1—C3 alkanoic acids is made. The present studies do notprovide evidence for the participation of transition states involving a pentavalent carbon atom in the pyrolyses of the lower alkanoic acids.
Additional Material:
7 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/kin.550180508
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