Photo-induced decomposition of 2-chloroaniline in aqueous solution.
A study was performed on the oxidizing degradation of 2-chloroaniline (used as a model pollutant in water) by photolysis (lambda = 254 nm). The change of spectrum and substrate concentration of treated solutions was measured spectrophotometrically as well as by HPLC. The yields of the degradation products (chloride ions, ammonium ions, formaldehyde, etc.) were studied as a function of UV-dose. Their initial quantum yields (Qi) were determined by specific analysis. It was shown that the substrate photolysis in the presence of N2O is most efficient, followed by degradation in media saturated with pure oxygen and air. A probable reaction mechanism for the photo-induced degradation of 2-ClA is presented.
Centre for the Research and Development of Isotopes and Radiation Technology, National Nuclear Energy Agency, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ermin Katrin
EK
Winarno
Nikola
N
Getoff
D000814:Aniline Compounds / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D007700:Kinetics; D010777:Photochemistry; D012996:Solutions; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays; D014867:Water
D000814:Aniline Compounds; D012996:Solutions; D014867:Water; C025257:2-chloroaniline