Some mechanisms of flash pyrolysis of naturally occurring higher plant polyesters

The structurally well-defined cutin of Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato) fruit has been used to examine the major mechanisms of pyrolysis of this class of natural lipid polyester. On the basis of the products identified by Curie-point pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry it was concluded th...

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Published in:Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis 1989-03, Vol.15, p.289-295
Main Authors: Tegelaar, E.W., De Leeuw, J.W., Holloway, P.J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cutin
polyesters, natural
pyrolysis
reaction mechanism
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Summary:The structurally well-defined cutin of Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato) fruit has been used to examine the major mechanisms of pyrolysis of this class of natural lipid polyester. On the basis of the products identified by Curie-point pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry it was concluded that the main pyrolytic mechanisms are six-membered ring rearrangement reactions triggered by the ester function. The generation of products produced by cleavage of one bond in the polymer is highly favoured when compared to those which can be volatilized only after the cleavage of two or more bonds.
ISSN:0165-2370
1873-250X
DOI:10.1016/0165-2370(89)85041-7