Chemiluminescence of Organic Peroxides: Intramolecular Electron-Exchange Luminescence from a Secondary Perester.

Abstract

The reaction of an aminocoumarin carboxylic acid chloride (Coumarin 343) with 1-phenethyl hydroperoxide results in light emission that is easily detected with the unaided eye. This reaction proceeds through a secondary perester intermediate. Intramolecular electron exchange, modeled after the analogous process in the bioluminescence of the Firefly, is proposed as the mechanism for light generation. Attempts to carry out this reaction under conditions where the coumarin acid is recycled were not successful.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 14, 1986
Accession Number
ADA172135

Entities

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  • Gary Schuster
  • Joseph Van Gompel

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  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Alcohols
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Chloroform
  • Classification
  • Engineering
  • Illinois
  • Laser Dyes
  • Luminescence
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Quantum Yields
  • Security
  • United States

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  • Chemistry

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  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Organic Chemistry

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  • Microelectronics