Date of Award
1974
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Department
Physics
Abstract
Recent investigations in the area of acetate gas phase thermolysis indicate a mechanism which involves a similar transition state despite the acetate used. The reaction preferentially goes through a cis-elimination with the β-hydrogen atoms, proceeding through a six-membered ring transition state.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a strained bicyclic ring system upon the mechanism of acetate thermolysis. Throuqh kinetic studies and product identification of the pyrolyzed products of bornyl and iso-bornyl acetate, an insight into the preferred mechanism can be obtained. A previous study (cited later) indicated that the accepted six-membered cis-elimination is not the mechanism which strained bicyclic acetates preferred. This paper will, therefore, examine this question and determine if inconsistent products and kinetics are indeed obtained.
Recommended Citation
Jensen, Allen Reed, "The Thermolysis of Bornyl and Iso-Bornyl Acetates" (1974). Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects. 196.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/honors/196
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Faculty Mentor
Dr. Grant Gill Smith