Exothermic Cyclic Peroxide Reactions. Decomposition of a 1,2,4-Trioxane.

Abstract

Thermolysis of trioxane trans 4-4-dimethyl-2-3-5-trioxabicyclo-4-4-0-decane in degassed octane solution resulted in the formation of acetone and adipaldehyde. The reaction was shown to be unimolecular with a free energy of activation of 39 kcal/mole. Although chemiluminescence from this decomposition is possible on energetic grounds, none was detected. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 23, 1977
Accession Number
ADA040098

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  • Gary Schuster
  • Lynn A. Bryant

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  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

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