Radiothermoluminescence (RTL) of adamantylideneadamantane-1,2-dioxetan
e, the compound containing a four-membered peroxide chain, was studied
. Thermal degradation of the compound yields bright chemiluninescence:
[GRAPHICS] Electron capture by the dioxetane cycle stimulates degrada
tion of the peroxide, thus enhancing RTL in the temperature range of f
reezing-out the molecular mobility of adamantyl units of 1,2-dioxetane
molecule.