science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database; www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2019 Substance: acetone Other Names: dimethyl ketone; propanone Formula: C3H6O; CH3C(O)CH3 CAS-No.: 67-64-1 Study: photolysis, quantum yields Authors: H. Somnitz, M. Fida, T. Ufer, R. Zellner Title: Pressure dependence for the CO quantum yield in the photolysis of acetone at 248 nm: A combined experimental and theoretical study Journal/Source: Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 7, 3342 - 3352, (2005); DOI: 10.1039/b506738c Data: Energy/Wavelength range: 248 nm Resolution: Temperature: 298 K Temperature dependence: no Pressure/Concentration: 20 -900 mbar (N2) Phase: gas pH: Comments: The quantum yield of CO in the laser pulse photolysis of acetone at 248 nm and at 298 K in the pressure range 20–900 mbar (N2) has been measured directly using quantitative infrared diode laser absorption of CO. The authors found that the quantum yield of CO shows a significant dependence on total pressure with CO decreasing with pressure from around 0.45 at 20 mbar to approximately 0.25 at 900 mbar. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):