Spectroscopic and theoretical investigation of capillary-induced keto-enol tautomerism of phenacyl benzoylpyridinium-type photoinitiators

Nihan Yonet, Niyazi Bicak, Mine Yurtsever*, Yusuf Yagci

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Abstract

Phenacyl benzoylpyridinium (PBP) salts are effective photoinitiatiors for cationic polymerization. In this study, it is shown that PBP salts are stable in their keto forms, and undergo a reversible keto-enol tautomerization reaction when a capillary action is applied. Spectroscopic and theoretical methods are used to explain the existence of the enol forms in the capillary tube.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)525-531
Number of pages7
JournalPolymer International
Volume56
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2007

Keywords

  • Capillary effect
  • Keto-enol tautomerization
  • Phenacylium salts
  • TDDFT

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