Probing for non-statistical effects in dissociation of the 1-methylallyl radical

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jan 7;47(1):301-3. doi: 10.1039/c0cc01899f. Epub 2010 Aug 5.

Abstract

The 1-methylallyl radical loses a hydrogen atom following photoexcitation to its lowest valence electronically excited state and displays statistical behavior in decomposition, implying that the presence of methyl rotors cannot be depended upon as an indicator for non-statistical dissociation dynamics in hydrocarbon radicals.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Allyl Compounds / chemistry*
  • Butadienes / chemistry
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Photochemistry

Substances

  • Allyl Compounds
  • Butadienes
  • Free Radicals
  • 1,3-butadiene