The Structure of Uracil:  A Laser Ablation Rotational Study

The jet-cooled rotational spectrum of uracil has been investigated using laser ablation molecular beam Fourier transform microwave (LA-MB-FTMW) spectroscopy. The quadrupole structure originated by the two 14N nuclei of uracil has been completely resolved and assigned. This provides a definitive meth...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journal of physical chemistry. A, Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment, & general theory Molecules, spectroscopy, kinetics, environment, & general theory, 2007-05, Vol.111 (18), p.3443-3445
Hauptverfasser: Vaquero, Vanesa, Sanz, M. Eugenia, López, Juan C, Alonso, José L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The jet-cooled rotational spectrum of uracil has been investigated using laser ablation molecular beam Fourier transform microwave (LA-MB-FTMW) spectroscopy. The quadrupole structure originated by the two 14N nuclei of uracil has been completely resolved and assigned. This provides a definitive method to establish the pyrrolic or pyrimidinic nature of the N nuclei and allows us to conclude that the observed tautomer of uracil in the gas phase is the diketo form. From the rotational constants of the isotopic species detected, a structure of uracil has been determined.
ISSN:1089-5639
1520-5215
DOI:10.1021/jp071642c