The Pyrolysis Of Resorcinol: Search For Direct CO2 Pathways

Researcher: 
Carstensen , Hans-Heinrich
Congress: 
COST_CM1404 meeting
Participation type: 
Comunicación oral
Other authors: 
D.C. Vargas, D.A. Streitwieser, K.M. Van Geem, G.B. Marin, M.U. Alzueta
Year: 
2019
Location: 
Napoli

Ab initio quantum chemical calculations were performed to explore the pyrolysis chemistry of resorcinol. One focus is on locating a suitable pathway leading to the CO2. In contrast to its isomers catechol and hydroquinone, substantial yields of CO2 are experimentally observed. Currently this observation cannot be explained and hence the objective of the current study is to explore possible reaction steps that can explain the experimental results.