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Rotational Spectra and Structures of Diethanolamine and 2-Aminophenol

Laubacher, Gretchen

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2011, MS, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Chemistry.
Microwave spectroscopy is an important tool for gathering information on the structures of molecules. In my research, I have studied the environmentally relevant molecule diethanolamine using microwave spectroscopy. Diethanolamine, a DOT classified environmentally hazardous substance, is commonly used in the production of soaps and other cosmetics. When in the presence of nitrates, diethanolamine is shown to form an extremely potent carcinogen. The study of diethanolamine using microwave spectroscopy provides further information on the molecule, while the rotational transitions recorded can be used in future databases of environmentally hazardous substances. I have obtained the theoretical structures of diethanolamine, along with the rotational spectra of two conformers of the molecule. In addition, the rotational spectra of several isotopomers of diethanolamine have also been found. In addition to studying the environmentally relevant molecule diethanolamine, I have also obtained the rotational spectrum of 2-aminophenol. 2-aminophenol is an interesting molecule to study; with the addition of water, it is unknown if the conformation of 2-aminophenol will change, as other molecules, such as 2-aminoethanol, previously studied have had conformational changes with the addition of water.
Michael Tubergen (Advisor)
Hanbin Mao (Committee Member)
Nicola Brasch (Committee Member)
108 p.

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  • Laubacher, G. (2011). Rotational Spectra and Structures of Diethanolamine and 2-Aminophenol [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1309963558

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Laubacher, Gretchen. Rotational Spectra and Structures of Diethanolamine and 2-Aminophenol. 2011. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1309963558.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Laubacher, Gretchen. "Rotational Spectra and Structures of Diethanolamine and 2-Aminophenol." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1309963558

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)