X-RAY RADIOLYSIS OF MATRIX-ISOLATED O-NITROTOLUENE

Authors
MICHALAK J BALLY T GEBICKI J
Citation
J. Michalak et al., X-RAY RADIOLYSIS OF MATRIX-ISOLATED O-NITROTOLUENE, Radiation physics and chemistry, 45(5), 1995, pp. 749-751
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Nuclear Sciences & Tecnology","Chemistry Physical","Physics, Atomic, Molecular & Chemical
Journal title
Radiation physics and chemistry → ACNP
ISSN journal
0969806X
Volume
45
Issue
5
Year of publication
1995
Pages
749 - 751
Database
ISI
SICI code
0969-806X(1995)45:5<749:XROMO>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
Upon X-ray irradiation of o-nitrotoluene isolated in an argon matrix a n aci-nitro isomer of the radical cation, characterized by UV-VIS and IR spectroscopy, is formed as a result of spontaneous intramolecular h ydrogen atom transfer between the o-methyl and nitro groups in the ion ized molecule. Relative conformer distribution of the aci-nitro radica l cation can be changed by photolysis with visible light. Along with t he ionic species traces of neutral products were also seen.