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Reaction of hydroxyl radical with aromatic systems

The regioselectivity of the reaction of hydroxyl radical addition to toluene and naphthalene are examined in this study over the temperature range of 25°C-45°C. Also, the relative rates of reactivity as compared to benzene are determined for toluene, naphthalene, mesitylene, and p-xylene over the same temperature range. 2-(t-Butylazo)prop-2-yl hydroperoxide was used as the hydroxyl radical source and 1,1,3,3-tetramethylisoindolin-2-yloxyl was used as radical trap. For toluene the relative rates of addition were found to be 4 times greater for the ortho position versus the meta postion and 2 times greater for the para position versus the meta position, when the number of meta and para sites are taken into account. / Department of Chemistry

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/188438
Date January 2008
CreatorsSmith, Mathew D.
ContributorsPoole, James S.
Source SetsBall State University
Detected LanguageEnglish
Formatiii, 65 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
SourceVirtual Press

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