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High Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of trans-Hexatriene


EMSL Project ID
16708

Abstract

We will record and analyze the high resolution infrared spectrum of trans-hexatriene. The purpose of this work is to determine the structure and vibrational force field of this molecule.

Project Details

Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2005-10-10
End Date
2007-03-19
Status
Closed

Team

Principal Investigator

Norman Craig
Institution
Oberlin College

Team Members

Robert Sams
Institution
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Anthony Masiello
Institution
California State University, East Bay

Related Publications

Craig NC, P Groner, and DC McKean. 2006. "Equilibrium Structures for Butadiene and Ethylene: Compelling Evidence for II-Electron Delocalization in Butadiene." Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 110, 7461-7469.