Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, Vol.456, 55-61, 2006
The interaction of cinnamic acids with Co-60 gamma radiation
In the interest of expanding our knowledge of the interaction of cinnamic acid and its derivatives with ionizing radiation, (E)-cinnamic acid and several of its chlorinated and brominated derivatives were exposed to Co-60 gamma radiation. Dimer yields were estimated from integration of the proton NMR signals of the irradiated material. (E)-Cinnamic acid itself is relatively unreactive. The largest yield of dimer was obtained with p-bromocinnamic acid where exposure to a dose of 116 megarads led to a 24% yield.