Interconversion and decomposition of furanones

Zhi Ping Xu, Chup Yew Mok, Wee Shong Chin, Hsing Hua Huang, Sheng Li, Wei Huang

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Abstract

The interconversion and decomposition of furan-2(3H)- and -2(5H)-one and their methylated derivatives were studied by following the changes in their photoelectron spectra during pyrolysis. Interconversion occurred at 300-400°C and decomposition at around 600°C giving CO and acrolein as the only products for the unsubstituted furanones. The experimental results suggest that decarbonylation takes place through the 2(3H) form as the common precursor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)725-729
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society. Perkin Transactions 2
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1999
Externally publishedYes

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