Second Supplements to the 2nd Edition of Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. Volume III:  Aromatic Compounds Edited by M. Sainsbury (The University of Bath). Elsevier:  Amsterdam, 1996. xx + 524 pp. $350.00. ISBN 0-444-82552-5.

1997 ◽  
Vol 119 (48) ◽  
pp. 11722-11722
Author(s):  
Philip D. Magnus
Keyword(s):  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Carbon Compounds ◽  
The University

Preface

2012 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. iv
Author(s):  
Benjamin T. King
Keyword(s):  
International Symposium ◽  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Molecular Design ◽  
Social Program ◽  
The World ◽  
14Th International Symposium ◽  
And Function ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time ◽  
Old Friends

The 14th International Symposium on Novel Aromatic Compounds (ISNA-14), held in Eugene, OR, USA from 24 to 29 July 2011, dealt with broad themes: molecular design, geometry, and function, realized through the hands of chemists. Aromatic compounds underlie these themes in the same way that stone and steel underlie architecture. Indeed, the ISNA conferences have been central to the development of the architectural approach to chemistry.The 256 ISNA-14 participants came from around the globe and enjoyed 62 talks, 148 posters, and a fine social program. The Nozoe Lecture, delivered by Prof. Peter Bäuerle of the University of Ulm, initiated an avalanche of outstanding science that lasted five days. The participation of many first-time attendees and seasoned ISNA veterans demonstrated the continuing vitality of the ISNA series and bodes well for ISNA-15, to be held in Taipei, Taiwan from 28 July to 2 August 2013.The University of Oregon was a delightful venue for the conference. Excursions to the ocean and to vineyards provided opportunities to meet old friends, make new ones, and see this lovely corner of the world. And, lo and behold, it did not rain!This issue of Pure and Applied Chemistry is a microcosm of ISNA-14, reflecting the thoughts, trends, scientific style, and problems addressed. The compilation of papers is synergistic and tells us more than each story taken separately—it tells us what chemists are thinking about now. I hope this issue might today pique the curiosity and creativity of a new investigator or might tomorrow reveal the key role played by novel aromatic compounds in the development of chemistry.Benjamin T. KingConference Co-chair

The thermal decomposition of aromatic compounds - I. Chlorobenzene

1954 ◽  
Vol 224 (1158) ◽  
pp. 308-321 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Decomposition ◽  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Reaction Vessel ◽  
Inert Gas ◽  
Unimolecular Reaction ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Homogeneous Process ◽  
Carbon Compounds ◽  
Chain Character ◽  
Limiting Value

The thermal decomposition of chlorobenzene has been studied in the temperature region 720 to 800° C. The decomposition is a predominantly homogeneous process and leads to the production of approximately one molecule of hydrogen and one molecule of hydrogen chloride for every molecule of chlorobenzene decomposed. No gaseous carbon compounds are formed, and all the combined carbon and the remaining hydrogen are deposited on the walls of the reaction vessel as a hard, shiny, graphite-like solid. The structure of this deposit was examined by electron diffraction and compared with those produced by pyrolysis of other organic compounds. The thermal decomposition of chlorobenzene is kinetically composite. The partial chain character of the reaction is indicated by the lowering of the decomposition rate to the same limiting value on addition of both nitric oxide and ammonia. It is confirmed by the acceleration produced by an inert gas and by the retardation caused by an increase in the surface. The mechanism of the chain reaction is considered, and a possible chain cycle is proposed. The nature of the fully inhibited reaction is also discussed, and though the evidence is to some extent conflicting it is concluded that it is probably a unimolecular reaction.

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