Observation of NH X3Σ–as a primary product of methylamine photodissociation: evidence of roaming-mediated intersystem crossing?

Thomas, J.O., Lower, K.E. and Murray, C. (2012) Observation of NH X3Σ–as a primary product of methylamine photodissociation: evidence of roaming-mediated intersystem crossing? Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 3, pp. 1341-1345. (doi: 10.1021/jz300408z)

Abstract

3+1 Resonance-enhanced multiphoton ionization and photofragment excitation spectroscopy have been used to identify NH X3Σ– as a primary product of methylamine photodissociation after state-specific excitation to the S1 state. On the basis of standard thermochemical data, NH X3Σ– can be formed only in conjunction with closed-shell CH4 coproducts, indicating that dissociation must occur on the T1 surface. It is proposed that the mechanism for the formation of triplet NH and CH4 involves intramolecular abstraction between frustrated radical products and is an example of roaming-mediated intersystem crossing.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Murray, Dr Craig
• Authors: Thomas, J.O., Lower, K.E., and Murray, C.
• Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
• Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
• ISSN: 1948-7185
• Published Online: 04 May 2012