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Tertiary alkyl amines: an autoxidation-dealkylation process. II
1Dipartimento di Chimica Organica, Università di Bologna, Italy.
Free Radical Research Communications
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Autoxidation of tertiary alkyl amines is uncommon but can occur via a base-catalyzed pathway. This study investigated several tertiary alkyl amine/water systems to confirm this process.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Reaction Mechanisms
Background:
- Autoxidation of tertiary alkyl amines is not a widely recognized chemical process.
- Existing evidence suggests a potential base-catalyzed mechanism for this reaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the generality of the base-catalyzed autoxidation process in tertiary alkyl amines.
- To explore the influence of water on the autoxidation of these compounds.
Main Methods:
- Electron Spin Resonance (E.S.R.) spectroscopy was employed to detect reaction intermediates.
- Systematic investigation of various tertiary alkyl amine/water mixtures.
Main Results:
- E.S.R. evidence supports a base-catalyzed mechanism for the autoxidation of tertiary alkyl amines.
- The generality of this process was confirmed under specific conditions within the studied systems.
Conclusions:
- The autoxidation of tertiary alkyl amines proceeds via a base-catalyzed pathway.
- Water plays a role in facilitating this reaction, confirming its generality in relevant systems.