C¹⁴ Intramolecular isotope effects of Malonic and Bromomalonic acids

Abstract

The C¹⁴-intramolecular isotope effects for the decarboxylations of malonic and bromomalonic acids have been determined at the m.p.'s of the acids. In addition, the C¹⁴-intramolecular isotope effect for malonic acid in quinoline solution has been measured between 85 and 135 °C.