Non-energetic Formation of Ethanol via CCH Reaction with Interstellar H<sub>2</sub>O Ices. A Computational Chemistry Study
Jessica Perrero, Joan Enrique-Romero, Berta Martínez-Bachs, C. Ceccarelli, Nadia Balucani, Piero Ugliengo, Albert Rimola
Abstract
CCOH and CHCHOH). Subsequent hydrogenation of vinyl alcohol yielding ethanol is the only step presenting a low activation energy barrier. We finally discuss the astrophysical implications of these findings.
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MoleculeChemistryProtonAlcoholAstrochemistryComputational chemistryEthanolReaction mechanismPhotochemistryChemical physicsInterstellar mediumOrganic chemistryPhysicsCatalysisAstrophysicsQuantum mechanicsGalaxyAstrophysics and Star Formation StudiesAdvanced Chemical Physics StudiesAtmospheric Ozone and Climate