Exothermic Cyclic Peroxide Reactions. Decomposition of a 1,2,4-Trioxane.

摘要

Thermolysis of trioxane trans 4-4-dimethyl-2-3-5-trioxabicyclo-4-4-0-decane in degassed octane solution resulted in the formation of acetone and adipaldehyde. The reaction was shown to be unimolecular with a free energy of activation of 39 kcal/mole. Although chemiluminescence from this decomposition is possible on energetic grounds, none was detected. (Author)