Raman scattering study of butane-1,4-diol dimethacrylate

Abstract

A study of the Raman light scattering in butane-1,4-diol dimethacrylate was performed in the temperature range 12–37 °C. It was found that the temperature dependence of the relative intensities of the bands deriving from the CC, CO and C—H bonds reveals a discontinuity at ca. 21–24 °C which coincides with the previously observed temperature discontinuity of the optical Kerr effect and Brillouin light scattering. The result is discussed in terms of changes in molecular interactions and arrangement in the liquid compound investigated.