ISSN:
0538-8066
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Physical Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
We have carried out a kinetic study of the 4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde plus n-hexylamine system, at 25°C, in water-dioxan mixtures (0-60% v/v) and in the pH range pKa + 1.5 〉 pH 〉 pKa - 1.5, where pKa is the pK value of the conjugate acid of the amine. The results obtained could be interpreted in terms of a rate constant for Schiff's base hydrolysis and a rate constant for the reaction between the nonprotonated n-hexylamine and the nonhydrated form of 4-pyridinecarboxaldehyde. Both constants decrease sharply as the dioxan content of the solvent increases, in a manner consistent with Marshall's model [J. Phys. Chem., 74, 346 (1970)]. It is suggested that the transition state of the rate-limiting step (carbinolamine dehydration) is highly solvated by water molecules and has a high separation of charges.
Additional Material:
5 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/kin.550210105
