scholarly journals Heterogeneous chemistry of monocarboxylic acids on α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> at ambient condition

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 3937-3974 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. R. Tong ◽  
L. Y. Wu ◽  
M. F. Ge ◽  
W. G. Wang ◽  
Z. F. Pu
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Carboxylic Acids ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Ambient Condition ◽  
Heterogeneous Reactions ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Monocarboxylic Acids ◽  
Al2o3 Particles ◽  
Α Al2o3

Abstract. A study of the atmospheric heterogeneous reactions of formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid on dust particles (α-Al2O3) was performed at ambient condition by using a diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) reactor. From the analysis of the spectral features, observations of carboxylates formation provide strong evidence for an efficient reactive uptake process. Comparison of the calculated and experimental vibrational frequencies of adsorbed carboxylates establishes the bridging coordinated structures on the surface. The uptake coefficients of formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid on α-Al2O3 particles are (2.07±0.26)×10−3, (5.00±0.69)×10−3, and (3.04±0.63)×10−3, respectively (using geometric area). Besides, the effect of various relative humid (RH) on this heterogeneous reactions was studied. The uptake coefficients of monocarboxylic acids on α-Al2O3 particles increase initially (RH<20%) and then decrease with the increased RH (RH>20%) which was due to the effect of water on carboxylic acids solvation, particles surface hydroxylation, and competition on reactive site. On the basis of the results of experimental simulation, the mechanism of heterogeneous reaction of dust with carboxylic acids at ambient condition was discussed. The loss of atmospheric monocarboxylic acids due to reactive uptake on available mineral dust particles can be competitive with homogeneous loss pathways, especially in dusty urban and desertified environments.

scholarly journals Heterogeneous chemistry of monocarboxylic acids on α-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> at different relative humidities

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (16) ◽  
pp. 7561-7574 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. R. Tong ◽  
L. Y. Wu ◽  
M. F. Ge ◽  
W. G. Wang ◽  
Z. F. Pu
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Heterogeneous Reactions ◽  
Experimental Simulation ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Monocarboxylic Acids ◽  
Al2o3 Particles ◽  
Uptake Coefficients ◽  
Α Al2o3

Abstract. A study of the atmospheric heterogeneous reactions of formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid on α-Al2O3 was performed at ambient condition by using a diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) reactor. From the analysis of the spectral features, observations of carboxylates formation provide strong evidence for an efficient reactive uptake process. Comparison of the calculated and experimental vibrational frequencies of adsorbed carboxylates establishes the bridging coordinated structures on the surface. The uptake coefficients of formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid on α-Al2O3 particles are (2.07±0.26)×10−3 or (2.37±0.30) ×10−7, (5.00±0.69)×10−3 or (5.99±0.78)×10−7, and (3.04±0.63)×10−3 or (3.03±0.52)×10−7, respectively (using geometric or BET surface area). Furthermore, the effect of varying relative humidity (RH) on these heterogeneous reactions was studied. The uptake coefficients of monocarboxylic acids on α-Al2O3 particles increase initially (RH<20%) and then decrease with the increased RH (RH>20%) which was due to the effect of water on carboxylic acid solvation, particle surface hydroxylation, and competition for reactive sites. On the basis of the results of experimental simulation, the mechanism of heterogeneous reaction of α-Al2O3 with carboxylic acids at ambient RH was discussed. The loss of atmospheric monocarboxylic acids due to reactive uptake on available mineral dust particles may be competitive with homogeneous loss pathways, especially in dusty urban and desertified environments.

Esterification of Alkene with Cerium(IV) Sulfate in Carboxylic Acid

2003 ◽  
Vol 2003 (5) ◽  
pp. 270-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Akira Horiuchi ◽  
Tomoaki Fukushima ◽  
Noriyuki Furuta ◽  
Wen Chai ◽  
Shun-Jun Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Carboxylic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Carboxylic Acids ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Addition Reaction ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Markovnikov Rule ◽  
Carboxylic Esters

Reaction of alkenes [cyclohexene (1), cycloheptene (2), cyclooctene (3), 1-heptene (4), 1-octene (5), styrene (6), 1,7-octadiene (7), indene (8), and 1,2-dihydronaphthalene (9)] with cerium(IV) sulfate (CS) in carboxylic acids [formic acid, acetic acid, and propionic acid] readily yielded the corresponding carboxylic esters. This addition reaction follows the Markovnikov rule. This reaction provides a new simple method for preparing carboxylic esters from alkenes. It was also found that this method is useful for formylation.

scholarly journals Chemicals with a natural reference for controlling water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.) Solms

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Abd El-Ghafar El-Shahawy
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Citric Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Water Hyacinth ◽  
Eichhornia Crassipes ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Acid Mixture ◽  
Aquatic Weeds ◽  
Herbicide Glyphosate

AbstractLife cannot exist without water. Appropriate management of water, from the water’s source to its utilization, is necessary to sustain life. Aquatic weeds pose a serious threat to aquatic environments and related eco-environments. Short- and long-term planning to control aquatic weeds is extremely important. Water hyacinth,Eichhornia crassipes(Mart.) Solms, is one of the world’s worst pests with a bad reputation as an invasive weed. In this study we are seeking the possibility of using certain chemicals with a natural background, for controlling water hyacinth since there is a delicate balance that needs to be taken into account when using herbicides in water. Five compounds, namely: acetic acid, citric acid, formic acid, and propionic acid, in three concentrations (10, 15, and 20%) were applied (i.e. as a foliar application under wire-house conditions) and compared with the use of the herbicide glyphosate (1.8 kg ∙ ha−1). All of the five compounds performed well in the control of the water hyacinth. As expected, the efficacy increased as the concentration was increased from 10 to 20%. With formic and propionic acids, the plants died earlier than when the other acids or the herbicide glyphosate, were used. Acetic acid came after formic and propionic acids in terms of efficacy. Citric acid ranked last. Formic acid/propionic acid mixtures showed superior activity in suppressing water hyacinth growth especially at the rate of (8 : 2) at the different examined concentrations (3 or 5 or 10%) compared to the formic acid/acetic acid mixtures. Using the formic acid/propionic acid mixture (8 : 2; at 3%) in the open field, provided good control and confirmed the viability of these chemicals in the effective control of water hyacinth. Eventually, these chemical treatments could be used on water for controlling water hyacinth. In the future, these chemicals could probably replace the traditional herbicides widely used in this regard. These chemicals are perceived as environmentally benign for their rapid degradation to carbon dioxide and water. For maximum efficiency thorough coverage especially in bright sunlight is essential.

Excess Gibbs energy for binary mixtures of acetonitrile with acetic acid, propionic acid, isobutyric acid, and trimethylacetic acid

1991 ◽  
Vol 69 (12) ◽  
pp. 2117-2121 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. S. Banipal ◽  
B. S. Lark ◽  
S. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Gibbs Energy ◽  
Carboxylic Acids ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Binary Mixtures ◽  
Activity Coefficients ◽  
Excess Gibbs Energy ◽  
Composition Range ◽  
Isobutyric Acid ◽  
Dimerization Constant

Total vapour pressures for binary mixtures containing acetic acid, propionic acid, isobutyric acid, and trimethylacetic acid with acetonitrile have been measured for the entire composition range at 298.15 and 318.15 K using a static manometric method. All systems show positive deviations from Raoult's law, enhanced by both an increase in temperature and an increase in the methylation of acetic acid. Activity coefficients have been calculated by taking into consideration the dimerization of these carboxylic acids in the vapour phase. TSE values obtained from GE and earlier reported HE values are found to be negative for acetic acid, about zero for propionic and isobutyric acids, and positive for trimethylacetic acid for the whole composition range. The results have been interpreted in terms of various contributions such as depolymerization, heteromolecular dipole–dipole interactions, and the increasing dimerization constant and steric hindrance with increase of complexity of the acid. Key words: excess Gibbs energy, carboxylic acids, acetonitrile, activity coefficients

Enthalpies of Mixing for Binary Liquid Mixtures of Acids

1983 ◽  
Vol 38 (12) ◽  
pp. 1400-1401 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Haase ◽  
H.-J. Jansen ◽  
B. Winter
Keyword(s):  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Formic Acid ◽  
Propionic Acid ◽  
Entire Range ◽  
Excess Enthalpy ◽  
Liquid Mixtures ◽  
Binary Liquid ◽  
Calorimetric Measurements ◽  
Liquid Systems ◽  
C 30

Abstract For the binary liquid systems formic acid + acetic acid, formic acid + propionic acid, and acetic acid + propionic acid, we give the results of new calorimetric measurements of the molar excess enthalpy H̄E at 25 °C, 30 °C, 40 °C, and 60°C, covering the entire range of compositions. H̄E is always positive, increases linearly with the temperature, and is slightly asymmetric with respect to the mole fraction x. The composition at the maximum of the function H̄E(x) is independent of the temperature.

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