Handbook of Free Radical Initiators [Hardcover]

Free radical initiatorschemical molecules which easily decompose into free radicalsserve as reactive intermediates in synthetic methodologies such as organic and polymer synthesis as well as in technological processes, oligomerization, network formation, and kinetic research. The Handbook of Free Radical Initiators presents an up-to-date account of the physicochemical data on radical initiators and reactions of radical generation. Individual chapters include:

• Dialkyl Peroxides and Hydroperoxides
• Diacyl Peroxides, Peresters, and Organic Polyoxides
• Azo-Compounds
• Bimolecular Reactions of Free Radical Generation by Ozone, Dioxygen, Hydroperoxides, and Haloid Molecules
• Free Radical Abstraction Reactions
• Free Radical Addition Reactions
• Free Radical Recombination and Disproportoination Reactions

Professionals and academic researchers in chemical engineering, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, plastics, and rubbers will find the Handbook of Free Radical Initiators to be a distinguished, vital resource.

Preface

Symbols and Abbreviations.

PART I: INITIATORS.

Chapter 1. Mechanism of Decomposition of Initiators.

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Nonconcerted Unimolecular Decomposition.

1.3 Concerted Fragmentation of Initiators.

1.4 Anchimerically Assisted Decomposition of Peroxides.

1.5 Decay of Initiators to Free Radicals and Molecular Products.

1.6 Chain Decomposition of Initiators.

References.

Chapter 2. Cage Effect.

2.1 Introduction.

2.2 Experimental Evidence for the Cage Effect.

2.3 Mechanistic Schemes of Cage Effect.

2.4 Cage EfflS'