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Comparison of Hydrogen Bonding in 1-octanol and 2-octanol as Probed by Spectroscopic Techniques

Comparison of Hydrogen Bonding in 1-octanol and 2-octanol as Probed by Spectroscopic Techniques

Francesca Palombo, Paola Sassi, Marco Paolantoni, Assunta Morresi, Rosario Sergio Cataliotti

J Phys Chem B. 2006 Sep 14;110(36):18017-25.

PMID: 16956293

Abstract:

Liquid 1-octanol and 2-octanol have been investigated by infrared (IR), Raman, and Brillouin experiments in the 10-90 degrees C temperature range. Self-association properties of the neat liquids are described in terms of a three-state model in which OH oscillators differently implicated in the formation of H-bonds are considered. The results are in quantitative agreement with recent computational studies for 1-octanol. The H-bond probability is obtained by Raman data, and a stochastic model of H-bonded chains gives a consistent picture of the self-association characteristics. Average values of hydrogen bond enthalpy and entropy are evaluated. The H-bond formation enthalpy is ca. -22 kJ/mol and is slightly dependent on the structural isomerism. The different degree of self-association for the two octanols is attributed to entropic factors. The more shielded 2-isomer forms larger fractions of smaller, less cooperative, and more ordered clusters, likely corresponding to cyclic structures. Signatures of a different cluster organization are also evidenced by comparing the H-bond energy dispersion (HBED) of OH stretching IR bands. A limiting cooperative H-bond enthalpy value of 27 kJ/mol is found. It is also proposed that the different H-bonding capabilities may modulate the extent of interaggregate hydrocarbon interactions, which is important in explaining the differences in molar volume, compressibility, and vaporization enthalpy for the two isomers.

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Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP123966	(±)-2-Octanol		123-96-6	Price

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