名称:
The oxidation of 2-alkoxy-3,6-di-tert-butylphenols. The reversible dimerization of 2-alkoxy-3,6-di-tert-butylphenoxy radicals
摘要:
The oxidation of 2-alkoxy-3,6-di-tert-butylphenols has been studied. It was found that 2-RO-3,6-di-tert-butylphenoxy radicals (R = Et, Pr, Ph) undergo dimerization by C-O coupling. The X-ray structure of 2-ethoxy-3,6-di-tert-butylphenoxy dimer has been determined. Radical dimers dissociate reversibly in solution to give two phenoxy radicals at 200-350 K. By using EPR spectroscopy the equilibrium concentration of the phenoxy radicals, equilibrium constants and AH and AS of dissociation have been determined. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.