scholarly journals Propargylimine in the laboratory and in space: millimetre-wave spectroscopy and its first detection in the ISM

2020 ◽  
Vol 640 ◽  
pp. A98 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Bizzocchi ◽  
D. Prudenzano ◽  
V. M. Rivilla ◽  
A. Pietropolli-Charmet ◽  
B. M. Giuliano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Cloud ◽  
Galactic Centre ◽  
Frequency Interval ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Geometrical Isomers ◽  
Millimetre Wave ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Fractional Abundance ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
High Level

Context. Small imines containing up to three carbon atoms are present in the interstellar medium (ISM). As alkynyl compounds are abundant in this medium, propargylimine (2-propyn-1-imine, HC ≡C−CH =NH) thus represents a promising candidate for a new interstellar detection. Aims. The goal of the present work is to perform a comprehensive laboratory investigation of the rotational spectrum of propargylimine in its ground vibrational state in order to obtain a highly precise set of rest frequencies and to search for it in space. Methods. The rotational spectra of E and Z geometrical isomers of propargylimine have been recorded in the laboratory in the 83–500 GHz frequency interval. The measurements have been performed using a source-modulation millimetre-wave spectrometer equipped with a pyrolysis system for the production of unstable species. High-level ab initio calculations were performed to assist the analysis and to obtain reliable estimates for an extended set of spectroscopic quantities. We searched for propargylimine at 3 mm and 2 mm in the spectral survey of the quiescent giant molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 located in the central molecular zone, close to the Galactic centre. Results. About 1000 rotational transitions have been recorded for the E- and Z-propargylimine, in the laboratory. These new data have enabled the determination of a very accurate set of spectroscopic parameters including rotational, quartic, and sextic centrifugal distortion constants. The improved spectral data allowed us to perform a successful search for this new imine in the G+0.693-0.027 molecular cloud. Eighteen lines of Z-propargylimine were detected at level >2.5σ, resulting in a column-density estimate of N = (0.24 ± 0.02) × 1014 cm−2. An upper limit was retrieved for the higher energy E isomer, which was not detected in the data. The fractional abundance (with respect to H2) derived for Z-propargylimine is 1.8 × 10−10. We discuss the possible formation routes by comparing the derived abundance with those measured in the source for possible chemical precursors.

scholarly journals Rotational spectroscopy and astronomical search for glutaronitrile

2020 ◽  
Vol 636 ◽  
pp. A33
Author(s):  
C. Cabezas ◽  
C. Bermúdez ◽  
Y. Endo ◽  
B. Tercero ◽  
J. Cernicharo
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Supersonic Jet ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Millimetre Wave ◽  
Quantum Numbers ◽  
Upper Limits ◽  
Quadrupole Coupling ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
High Level ◽  
Total Column

Context. Nitriles constitute almost 15% of the molecules observed in the interstellar medium (ISM), surprisingly only two dinitriles have been detected in the ISM so far. The lack of astronomical detections for dinitriles may be partly explained by the absence of laboratory rotational spectroscopic data. Aims. Our goal is to investigate the rotational spectrum of glutaronitrile, N≡C−CH2−CH2−CH2−C≡N, in order to allow its possible detection in the ISM. Methods. The rotational spectrum of glutaronitrile was measured using two different experimental setups. A Fourier transform microwave spectrometer was employed to observe the supersonic jet rotational spectrum of glutaronitrile between 6 and 20 GHz. In addition, the mmW spectrum was observed in the frequency range 72−116.5 GHz using a broadband millimetre-wave spectrometer based on radio astronomy receivers with fast Fourier transform backends. The spectral searches were supported by high-level ab initio calculations. Results. A total of 111 rotational transitions with maximum values of J and Ka quantum numbers 54 and 18, respectively, were measured for the gg conformer of glutaronitrile. The analysis allowed us to accurately determine the rotational, nuclear quadrupole coupling, quartic and sextic centrifugal distortion constants. These rotational parameters were employed to search for glutaronitrile in the cold and warm molecular clouds Orion KL, Sgr B2(N), B1-b and TMC-1, using the spectral surveys captured by IRAM 30 m at 3 mm. Glutaronitrile was not detected, and the upper limits’ column densities were derived. Those are a factor of 1.5 and 5 lower than those obtained for the total column densities of the analogous succinonitrile in Orion KL and Sgr B2, respectively.

scholarly journals The millimeter-wave spectrum and astronomical search of succinonitrile and its vibrational excited states

2019 ◽  
Vol 629 ◽  
pp. A35 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Cabezas ◽  
C. Bermúdez ◽  
J. D. Gallego ◽  
B. Tercero ◽  
J. M. Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Millimeter Wave ◽  
Dipole Moments ◽  
Saturated Hydrocarbon ◽  
Wave Spectrum ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Quantum Numbers ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
High Level

Context. Dinitriles with a saturated hydrocarbon skeleton and a −C≡N group at each end can have large electric dipole moments. Their formation can be related to highly reactive radicals such as CH2CN, C2N, or CN. Thus, these saturated dinitriles are potential candidates to be observed in the interstellar medium (ISM). Aims. Our goal is the investigation of the rotational spectrum of one of the simplest dinitriles N≡C−CH2−CH2−C≡N, succinonitrile, whose actual rotational parameters are not precise enough to allow its detection in the ISM. In addition, the rotational spectra for its vibrational excited states will be analysed. Methods. The rotational spectra of succinonitrile was measured in the frequency range 72−116.5 GHz using a new broadband millimeter-wave spectrometer based on radio astronomy receivers with Fast Fourier Transform backends. The identification of the vibrational excited states of succinonitrile was supported by high-level ab initio calculations on the harmonic and anharmonic force fields. Results. A total of 459 rotational transitions with maximum values of J and Ka quantum numbers 70 and 14, respectively, were measured for the ground vibrational state of succinonitrile. The analysis allowed us to accurately determine the rotational, quartic, and sextic centrifugal distortion constants. Up to eleven vibrational excited states, resulting from the four lowest frequency vibrational modes ν13, ν12, ν24, and ν23 were identified. In addition to the four fundamental modes, we observed overtones together with some combination states. The rotational parameters for the ground state were employed to unsuccessfully search for succinonitrile in the cold and warm molecular clouds Orion KL, Sgr B2(N), B1-b, and TMC-1, using the spectral surveys captured by IRAM 30 m at 3 mm and the Yebes 40 m at 1.3 cm and 7 mm.

The Rotational Spectrum of Monothioformic Acid. I. cis-and trans-HC(:O)SH1,2

1976 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 422-437
Author(s):  
William H. Hocking ◽  
Gisbert Winnewisser
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Region ◽  
Absorption Lines ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Astrophysical Interest ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Measured Line ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
Cis And Trans ◽  
Line Positions

Abstract The rotational spectra of the two abundant isomers of monothioformic acid, cis- and trans- HC(:O)SH, have been assigned in the frequency region 8 -250 GHz. Over 90 a-type transitions and over 60 b-type transitions have been measured for each rotamer. The a-type transitions belong to the qRK , qQ1, qQ2, qQ3 and qQ4 branches and the b-type absorption lines encompass the Ka = 1 - 0, 2 - 1, 3 - 2, 4 - 3 and 5 - 4 rotational sub-bands. The rotational constants and all quartic and sextic centrifugal distortion constants have been determined for each rotamer using Watson's reduced Hamiltonian. In addition to the measured line positions the frequencies of some selected low-J transitions, not observed in this work but of potential astrophysical interest, have been listed as an aid in the interstellar search for monothioformic acid.

Millimetre wave spectrum of methyl mercaptan

1980 ◽  
Vol 58 (11) ◽  
pp. 1640-1648 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Lees ◽  
M. Ali Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Interstellar Medium ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Wave Spectrum ◽  
Methyl Mercaptan ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Millimetre Wave ◽  
Torsion Vibration ◽  
Vibration Rotation ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants

An investigation of the rotational spectrum of CH332SH, one of the most recent molecules to be detected in the interstellar medium, has been carried out over the 25–107 GHz region. The frequencies of a-type Δk = 0 R-branch transitions have been measured for the J = 1 ← 0 up to J = 4 ← 3 multiplets for torsional states νt = 0–3. In addition, many P-, Q-, and R-branch transitions with Δk ≠ 0 have been identified in order to provide a catalogue of lines for potential radio astronomical applications. Improved values of rotational and centrifugal distortion constants, a-type torsion–vibration–rotation interaction constants, and torsional barrier parameters (V3 = 444.76 cm−1; effective V6 = −2.07 cm−1) have been determined from least-squares analyses of the spectra.

scholarly journals Rotational spectroscopy of imidazole: improved rest frequencies for astrophysical searches

2019 ◽  
Vol 628 ◽  
pp. A53
Author(s):  
B. M. Giuliano ◽  
L. Bizzocchi ◽  
A. Pietropolli Charmet ◽  
B. E. Arenas ◽  
A. L. Steber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Constants ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Star Forming ◽  
Star Forming Regions ◽  
Ring Compounds ◽  
Molecular Core ◽  
Wave Region ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

Context. Organic ring compounds play a key role in terrestrial biochemistry, and they were also most likely pivotal ingredients in Earth’s prebiotic chemistry. The five-membered ring imidazole, c-C3N2H4, is a substructure of fundamental biological molecules such as the purine nucleobases and the amino acid histidine. An unsuccessful search for imidazole in a sample of cold-core clouds and massive star-forming regions was performed almost 40 years ago. At that time, the spectroscopic knowledge of this species was scarce: the existing laboratory study was limited to the centimetre-wave region, and the precision of the rest frequencies in the millimetre regime was not adequate. Aims. The goal of the present work is to perform a comprehensive investigation of the rotational spectrum of imidazole in its ground vibrational state from the microwave region to the 1 mm wavelength regime. Methods. The rotational spectrum of imidazole was recorded in selected frequency regions from 2 to 295 GHz. These intervals were covered using various broadband spectrometers developed at DESY (Hamburg) and at the University of Virginia. High-level ab initio calculations were performed to obtain reliable estimates of the quartic and sextic centrifugal distortion constants. We used the EMoCA imaging spectral line survey to search for imidazole towards the hot molecular core Sgr B2(N2). Results. About 700 rotational transitions spanning a J interval from 0 to 59 and Kc interval from 0 to 30 were analysed using the Watson S-reduced Hamiltonian. These new data allowed the determination of a much extended set of spectroscopic parameters for imidazole in its vibrational ground state. The improved spectral data allow us to set an upper limit to the column density of imidazole in Sgr B2(N2). Its non-detection implies that it is at least 3400 times less abundant than ethyl cyanide in this source. Conclusions. With the new set of spectroscopic constants, it has been possible to compute reliable rest frequencies at millimetre wavelengths. We suggest a search for imidazole towards TMC-1, where the aromatic molecule benzonitrile was recently detected.

Rotational Spectrum of Aminoborane: Centrifugal Distortion Constants and Boron and Nitrogen Hyperfine Structure

1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 770-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Vormann ◽  
Helmut Dreizler ◽  
Jens Doose ◽  
Antonio Guarnieri
Keyword(s):  
Hyperfine Structure ◽  
Spin Rotation ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Quadrupole Coupling ◽  
Wave Region ◽  
Nuclear Quadrupole ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants

AbstractThe boron and nitrogen hyperfine structure in the rotational spectra of two aminoborane isotopomers, 11 BH2NH2 and 10BH2NH2, has been investigated and the quadrupole coupling constants of boron 10B, 11B and nitrogen 14N have been determined. We get the following results for the nuclear quadrupole coupling constants: χaa(11B) = -1.684 (14) MHz, χbb(11B) = -2.212 (11) MHz, χcc(11B) = 3.896(11) MHz, χaa(10B) = -3.481 (11) MHz, χbb(10B) = -4.623 (14) MHz, χCC(10B) = 8.104 (14) MHz and xaa(14N) = 0.095 (9) MHz, χbb(14N) = 2.091 (8) MHz, χcf4 (14N)=-2.186 (8) MHz. These nitrogen quadrupole coupling constants are those of the 11BH2 NH2 isotopomer. Additionally we were able to determine two out of the three spin rotation coupling constants caa, cbb, and ccc of boron, caa(11 B = 55.2 (26) kHz, cbb(11B) = 6.62 (36) kHz, caa (10B) = 15.26 (69) kHz and cbb(10B) = 4.94 (70) kHz. The spin rotation coupling constants ccc had to be fixed to zero in both cases. Furthermore we measured the rotational spectra in the mm-wave region to determine all quartic and several sextic centrifugal distortion constants according to Watson's A and S reduction

Boron and Nitrogen Hyperfine Structure in the Rotational Spectrum of Aminodifluoroborane

1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 909-913
Author(s):  
◽  
Helmut Dreizler
Keyword(s):  
Hyperfine Structure ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Quadrupole Coupling ◽  
Nuclear Quadrupole ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants

AbstractThe boron and nitrogen hyperfine structure in the rotational spectra of aminodifluoroborane has been investigated and the quadrupole coupling constants of 11B and nitrogen have been determined. We get the following results for the nuclear quadrupole coupling constants: Χaa(11B) = - 1.971 (6) MHz, Xbb(11B) = 0.500(11) MHz, Xcc(11B) - 2.471 (11) MHz, and Xaa(14N) = 0.890 (5) MHz, Xbb(14N) = 2.303 (7) MHz, Xcc(14N) = - 3.193 (8) MHz. Additionally we determined rotational and centrifugal distortion constants according to Watson's A reduction.

scholarly journals Accurate rest frequencies for propargylamine in the ground and low-lying vibrational states

2018 ◽  
Vol 615 ◽  
pp. A176 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Degli Esposti ◽  
L. Dore ◽  
C. Puzzarini ◽  
M. Biczysko ◽  
J. Bloino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interstellar Medium ◽  
Organic Molecules ◽  
Coupling Constants ◽  
Spectroscopic Constants ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Vibrational States ◽  
Important Species ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
High Level

Context. To date, several complex organic molecules have been detected in the interstellar medium, and they have been suggested as precursors of biologically important species. Propargylamine (HC ≡C−CH2−NH2) is structurally similar to a number of other organic molecules which have already been identified by radioastronomy, making it a good candidate for astrophysical detection. Aims. This work provides accurate rest frequencies of propargylamine, from the centimeter-wave to the submillimeter-wave region, useful to facilitate the detection of this molecule in the interstellar medium. Methods. An extensive laboratory study of the rotational spectrum of propargylamine has been performed using a pulsed-jet Fourier Transform Microwave (FTMW) spectrometer (7–19 GHz frequency range) and a frequency modulation microwave spectrometer (75–560 GHz). Several hundred rotational transitions of propargylamine were recorded in the ground and three lowest excited vibrational states. The experiments were supported by high-level ab initio computations, mainly employed to characterize the vibrational state structure and to predict spectroscopic parameters unknown prior to this study. Results. The measured transition frequencies yielded accurate rotational constants and the complete sets of quartic and sextic centrifugal distortion constants for propargylamine in its vibrational ground state. 14N-nuclear quadrupole coupling constants were also determined. Rotational and quartic centrifugal distortion constants were also obtained for the low-lying excited states v13 = 1 (A′), v20 = 1 (A″), and v21 = 1 (A″). The a-type Coriolis resonance which couples the v13 = 1 and v21 = 1 levels was analyzed. Conclusions. The determined spectroscopic constants allowed for the compilation of a dataset of highly accurate rest frequencies for astrophysical purposes in the millimeter and submillimeter regions with 1σ uncertainties that are smaller than 0.050 MHz, corresponding to 0.03 km s−1 at 500 GHz in radial equivalent velocity.

Rotational Spectrum of 2,3-Benzofuran

2003 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 1572-1578 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Michela Giuliano ◽  
Walther Caminati
Keyword(s):  
Excited State ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Supersonic Expansion ◽  
Rotational Constants ◽  
Millimetre Wave ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Wave Absorption ◽  
Free Jet

The rotational spectra of the ground state and of one vibrational satellite of 2,3-benzofuran have been measured by millimetre-wave absorption free jet spectroscopy in the frequency range 60-78 GHz. The value of the inertial defect (-0.072 uÅ2) shows the molecule to be planar. The shifts of the rotational constants in going from the ground to the excited state indicate that the observed vibrational satellite does not belong to the two lowest energy motions, the butterfly and 1,3-ring-twisting, which undergo relaxation upon the supersonic expansion.

Ground State Centrifugal Distortion Constants of Trans-Acrolein, CH2 = CH — CHO from the Microwave and Millimeter Wave Rotational Spectra 1,2

1975 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 1001-1014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Winnewisser ◽  
Gisbert Winnewisser ◽  
T. Honda ◽  
E. Hirota
Keyword(s):  
Ground State ◽  
Vibrational State ◽  
Line Search ◽  
Frequency Region ◽  
Rotational Spectrum ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion ◽  
Rotational Spectra ◽  
Measured Absorption ◽  
Centrifugal Distortion Constants ◽  
Line Positions

Abstract The pure rotational spectrum of trans-acrolein in the ground vibrational state has been assigned in the frequency region from 8 GHz to 180 GHz. The measured absorption lines encompass a-type transitions from the qRK, qQ1, qQ2 branches and 6-type transitions from the rP0, rP1, rP2, rR0 brandies for values of J up to 23. The rotational constants have been refined and all quartic and sextic centrifugal distortion constants have been determined using Watson's reduced Hamiltonian. This information has been used to predict line positions of astrophysical interest to warrant the interstellar line search for trans-acrolein.

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