Isomerization of matrix-isolated formamide: IR-spectroscopic detection of formimidic acid
Ultraviolet irradiation of matrix-isolated formamide (1) in solid argon with light of wavelength 248 nm leads to the formation of formimidic acid (2). Comparison of the experimental IR spectrum of the photoproduct with the calculated IR spectrum of 2 shows clearly that two rotamers 2a and 2b are formed.
Maier, Guenther,Endres, Joerg
p. 1061 - 1063
(2007/10/03)
INFLUENCE OF THE NATURE OF THE BASE ON THE OXIDATION OF 3,5-DI-tert-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYBENZALDEHYDE
One course of reaction in the oxidation of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde is the elimination of formyl in the form of formic acid and the formation of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone; in a medium of NH4OH the oxidation is accelerated on account of the formation of 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde imine, which is oxidized more readily than the original carbonyl compound.