Rapid preparation of gaseous methanediol (CH<sub>2</sub>(OH)<sub>2</sub>)
Yifang Chen, Li‐Kang Chu
Abstract
A simple way to generate gaseous CH 2 (OH) 2 via the evaporation of an aqueous formaldehyde solution.
Topics & Concepts
ParaformaldehydeFormaldehydeFormic acidAqueous solutionEvaporationGeminalDissolutionChemistryRotational–vibrational spectroscopyPropanoic acidDiolNuclear chemistryInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculePhysicsMeteorologySpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAtmospheric Ozone and Climate