Absolute rate constants for hydrocarbon autoxidation. 30. On the self-reaction of the α-cumylperoxy radical in solution

JA Howard, JE Bennett…

Index: Howard, J. A.; Bennett, J. E.; Brunton, G. Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 1981 , vol. 59, p. 2253 - 2260

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Abstract

Although it is generally accepted that the self-reaction of cumylperoxy radicals is a second- order process, recent reports have cast doubt on the overall validity of this assumption. Therefore we have reinvestigated some aspects of the self-reaction to clarify the kinetic and mechanistic features. Our product studies are entirely consistent with the accepted mechanism for the self-reaction of cumylperoxy radicals and no evidence was obtained for ...