Physicochemical studies of some cyclic carbonates. Part IV. A redetermination of the rates of alkaline hydrolysis of ethylene and propylene carbonates

Abstract

By means of high-frequency conductance measurements, the rates of the alkaline hydrolyses of ethylene and propylene carbonates have been determined at 15, 25, and 35°. The rate constants found are considerably greater than those previously reported, and a source of error in the earlier determinations is discussed. The suitability of the technique adopted for reaction-rate investigations has been tested by measuring the rates of alkaline hydrolyses of methyl acetate at several temperatures.