Kinetic Study of Thermal Z to E Isomerization Reactions of Azobenzene and 4??Dimethylamino??4′??nitroazobenzene in Ionic Liquids [1??R??3??Methylimidazolium Bis ( …
Abstract Thermal Z to E isomerization reactions of azobenzene and 4-dimethylamino-4′- nitroazobenzene were examined in three ionic liquids of general formula 1-R-3- methylimidazolium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide (R= butyl, pentyl, and hexyl). The first- order rate constants and activation energies for the reactions of azobenzene measured in these ionic liquids were consistent with those measured in ordinary organic solvents, ...