Correlation of physical properties with molecular structure for dicyclic hydrocarbons.

Three homologous series of related dicyclic hydrocarbons are compared on the basis of the following physical properties: net heat of combustion, density, melting point, boiling point, and kinematic viscosity. The three series investigated are the 2-alkylbiphenyl, and the high- and low-boiling 2-alkylbicyclohexyl series through C₁₆. Comparisons are made on the following bases: (1) as members of an homologous series in which the compounds have similar structures and differ in molecular weight; (2) as isomers with the same molecular formula but different molecular structure due to branching of the side chain or geometrical isomerism; and (3) as compounds with the same carbon skeleton but different molecular formula due to hydrogenation of the aromatic ring.NACA TN No. 2419."July 1951."Includes bibliographical references.Three homologous series of related dicyclic hydrocarbons are compared on the basis of the following physical properties: net heat of combustion, density, melting point, boiling point, and kinematic viscosity. The three series investigated are the 2-alkylbiphenyl, and the high- and low-boiling 2-alkylbicyclohexyl series through C₁₆. Comparisons are made on the following bases: (1) as members of an homologous series in which the compounds have similar structures and differ in molecular weight; (2) as isomers with the same molecular formula but different molecular structure due to branching of the side chain or geometrical isomerism; and (3) as compounds with the same carbon skeleton but different molecular formula due to hydrogenation of the aromatic ring.Mode of access: Internet