title: Generation and detection of the cyclohexadienyl radical in phosphonium ionic liquids.
abstract: The formation of the cyclohexadienyl radical, C(6)H(6)Mu, in ionic and molecular solvents has been compared. This is the first time that a muoniated free radical is reported in an ionic liquid. In marked contrast to molecular liquids, free radical generation in ionic liquids is significantly enhanced. Comparison of the hyperfine interactions in the ionic liquid and in molecular solvents and with theoretical calculations, suggests significant and unforeseen solvent interaction with the cyclohexadienyl radical.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Mount Allison University, 63C York Street, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lauzon
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Arseneau
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Brodovitch
authors.forename: J A C
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Clyburne
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cormier
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McCollum
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ghandi
mesh_terms: D001554:Benzene / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D002712:Chlorides / Q000737:chemistry*; D053138:Cyclohexenes / Q000032:analysis* / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000528:radiation effects; D017357:Cyclotrons; D005609:Free Radicals / Q000032:analysis / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000528:radiation effects; D052578:Ionic Liquids / Q000737:chemistry*; D008651:Mesons; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents / Q000737:chemistry; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
chemical_list: D002712:Chlorides; D053138:Cyclohexenes; D005609:Free Radicals; D052578:Ionic Liquids; D009943:Organophosphorus Compounds; D012997:Solvents; D001554:Benzene