Micellar Influence on the Decarboxylation of the 2-Cyano-2-Phenylacetate Ion

Authors

  • Edward W. Anacker Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Montana State University
  • Ahmad B. Rezvani Department of Chemistry, University of North Dakota
  • Barbara A. Miner Digital Equipment Corporation

Keywords:

2-cyano-2-phenylacetate, decarboxylation, kineticscatalysis, surfactants, magnetic floats, cationic micelles

Abstract

Decarboxylation of the 2-cyano-2-phenylacetate ion in water is catalyzed by a number of cationic surfactants. The longer the surfactant's alkyl chain and the more hydrophobic its charged head, the greater is the surfactant's catalytic ability. Sodium Iauryl sulfate, an anionic surfactant, does not catalyze the decarboxylation.

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Published

2024-02-03

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (1996)

Section

Physical Sciences [Articles]