Solvolysis kinetics of 1-chloro-1-phenyl-5,9,14,18,22-pentamethyl-5,9,13,17,21-tricosapentaene, a squalene derivative. indication of participation

The title compound 1 was prepared starting from squalene and the solvolysis rates were measured in 80% (v/v) aqueous ethanol. The relative solvolysis rate and activation parameters were calculated. According to the values obtained it is concluded that 1 solvolyzes probably with participation of at least one double bond