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The quintet state of a partially localized, hydrocarbon tetraradical: cyclobutane as a general ferromagnetic coupling unit

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Novak, Julia Anne (1989) The quintet state of a partially localized, hydrocarbon tetraradical: cyclobutane as a general ferromagnetic coupling unit. Master's thesis, California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/9az5-6648. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04022010-085334137

Abstract

The partially localized tetraradical 22 has been generated at temperatures of 77 K and below in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran and poly(methylmethacrylate) matrices, and directly observed by EPR spectroscopy. The evolution of the EPR spectrum resulting from prolonged photolysis of the bisdiazene precursor 20 indicates a two-photon process, wherein a triplet spectrum (assigned unambiguously to the monoazobiradical) gradually gives way to a quintet spectrum, ascribed to the target tetraradical. The observed quintet state is tentatively identified as the ground state of the tetraradical, based on design considerations, the fact that the quintet spectrum is intense at temperatures as low as 3.8 K, and preliminary Curie Law studies. The thermal stability of 22 (indefinitely stable in the dark at 77 K) is an unexpected attribute of this molecule; no other cyclobutanediyl studied thus far has exhibited similar sturdiness at temperatures above ca. 60 K. Two synthetic routes to the prerequisite bisfulvene 15 are discussed.

Item Type:Thesis (Master's thesis)
Subject Keywords:Chemistry
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Major Option:Chemistry
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
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Defense Date:30 May 1989
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:04022010-085334137
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:04022010-085334137
DOI:10.7907/9az5-6648
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ID Code:5676
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Tony Diaz
Deposited On:16 Apr 2010 22:34
Last Modified:19 Apr 2021 22:40

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