Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jun 1987
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Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 180, no. 1-2, June 1987, p. L13-L16.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Acetone, Astronomical Spectroscopy, Interstellar Chemistry, Molecular Clouds, Association Reactions, Carbon Isotopes, Hydrogen, Low Frequencies, Spectral Resolution, Thermal Stability
Scientific paper
The authors report the first detection of acetone in interstellar space. They have identified the blended quadruplets JK+K- = 80,8 - 71,7 and 81,8 - 70,7, 110,11 - 101,10 and 111,11 - 100,10 in Sgr B2. The relative ratios of the quadruplets lines are compatible with thermal equilibrium. The derived column density of acetone is 5×1013cm-2, corresponding to an abundance relative to H2 5×10-11. This abundance can be explained by the formation of acetone via the radiative association of CH3+ and acetaldehyde.
Clausset F.
Combes François
Encrenaz Pierre J.
Gerin Maryvonne
Wlodarczak Georges
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