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Substance: glycolaldehyde				Other Names: acetaldehyde, hydroxy-

Formula: C2H4O2						CAS-No.: 141-46-8

Study: uv absorption cross sections, photolysis


Authors: I. Magneron, A. Mellouki, G. Le Bras, G.K. Moortgat, A. Horowitz, K. Wirtz

Title: Photolysis and OH-Initiated Oxidation of Glycolaldehyde under Atmospheric Conditions

Journal/Source: J. Phys. Chem. A, 109 (20), 4552-4561, (2005); DOI: 10.1021/jp044346y


Data: table, diagram

Energy/Wavelength range: 212 - 330 nm; 256 - 316 nm

Resolution: 0.3 nm; 0.1 nm

Temperature: 298 K; 333 K

Temperature dependence: yes

Pressure/Concentration: 

Phase: gas

pH:


Comments:  The UV absorption cross sections of glycolaldehyde determined in two of the laboratories are in excellent agreement.

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