Cyclopropane

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Gas phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein
GT - Glushko Thermocenter, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δfgas39.30kJ/molCmLacher, Walden, et al., 1950Heat of hydrobromination; ALS
Δfgas53.30 ± 0.59kJ/molCmKnowlton and Rossini, 1949ALS
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δcgas-2091.4 ± 0.54kJ/molCmKnowlton and Rossini, 1949Corresponding Δfgas = 53.35 kJ/mol (simple calculation by NIST; no Washburn corrections); ALS

Constant pressure heat capacity of gas

Cp,gas (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
33.2650.Dorofeeva O.V., 1986Selected S(T) and Cp(T) values are in good agreement with those calculated earlier [ Kobe K.A., 1950]. The agreement with the data of [80KAR/PAM] increases as the temperature increases (up to 2 J/mol*K in Cp(1000 K)).; GT
33.32100.
34.56150.
38.91200.
50.69273.15
55.6 ± 1.0298.15
55.94300.
76.05400.
93.86500.
108.54600.
120.68700.
130.91800.
139.66900.
147.211000.
153.751100.
159.431200.
164.381300.
168.691400.
172.451500.

Constant pressure heat capacity of gas

Cp,gas (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
35.38157.8Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940Please also see Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940, 2.; GT
42.16220.1
42.55223.7
48.68258.7
50.63272.15
54.66291.4
55.25295.5
56.48300.48
59.29313.9
59.27316.7
60.90325.1
62.17332.8
63.18333.70
64.27338.9
63.26339.6
70.17368.46

Condensed phase thermochemistry data

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Data compiled by: Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
liquid142.63J/mol*KN/ARuehrwein and Powell, 1946 

Constant pressure heat capacity of liquid

Cp,liquid (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
81.34240.Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946T = 14 to 240 K.

Phase change data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
BS - Robert L. Brown and Stephen E. Stein
TRC - Thermodynamics Research Center, NIST Boulder Laboratories, Chris Muzny director
AC - William E. Acree, Jr., James S. Chickos
DH - Eugene S. Domalski and Elizabeth D. Hearing

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tboil240. ± 3.KAVGN/AAverage of 8 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tfus146. ± 3.KAVGN/AAverage of 6 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Ttriple145.8KN/ATickner and Lossing, 1951Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.8 K; from change in slope of obs. vapor pressure; TRC
Ttriple145.57KN/ARuehrwein and Powell, 1946, 2Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.02 K; temp. scale for Tc = 273.10K; TRC
Ttriple145.59KN/ARuehrwein and Powell, 1946, 2Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.08 K; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Tc398.0 ± 0.3KN/ADaubert, 1996 
Tc398.3KN/ALin, Silberberg, et al., 1970Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.05 K; TRC
Tc397.80KN/ABooth and Morris, 1958Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.15 K; mean of measurements on three samples by visual obssrvation; TRC
Tc397.8KN/AHorneg, 1941Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 1. K; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Pc55.4 ± 0.5barN/ADaubert, 1996 
Pc55.7946barN/ALin, Silberberg, et al., 1970Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.0506 bar; TRC
Pc54.95barN/ABooth and Morris, 1958Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.2026 bar; mean of measurements on 3 samples, visual observation; TRC
Pc3.274barN/AHorneg, 1941Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.01 bar; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Vc0.162l/molN/ADaubert, 1996 
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
ρc6.15 ± 0.05mol/lN/ADaubert, 1996 
ρc6.143mol/lN/ALin, Silberberg, et al., 1970Uncertainty assigned by TRC = 0.007 mol/l; TRC
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δvap18.11kJ/molN/AMajer and Svoboda, 1985 
Δvap17.02kJ/molN/ALin, Silberberg, et al., 1970, 2AC

Enthalpy of vaporization

ΔvapH (kJ/mol) Temperature (K) Method Reference Comment
20.054240.34N/ARuehrwein and Powell, 1946P = 101.325 kPa; DH
20.05240.3N/AMajer and Svoboda, 1985 
21.8210.N/ACalado, Filipe, et al., 1997Based on data from 195. to 225. K.; AC
20.4373.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 358. to 398. K.; AC
19.9312.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 297. to 359. K.; AC
20.3224.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 188. to 239. K.; AC
19.9254.AStephenson and Malanowski, 1987Based on data from 239. to 298. K.; AC
21.1226.N/ARuehrwein and Powell, 1946, 3Based on data from 183. to 241. K. See also Boublik, Fried, et al., 1984.; AC

Entropy of vaporization

ΔvapS (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
83.44240.34Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946P; DH

Antoine Equation Parameters

log10(P) = A − (B / (T + C))
    P = vapor pressure (bar)
    T = temperature (K)

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Temperature (K) A B C Reference Comment
183.12 to 241.074.05015870.393-25.063Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946, 3Coefficents calculated by NIST from author's data.

Enthalpy of sublimation

ΔsubH (kJ/mol) Temperature (K) Method Reference Comment
29.2145.BBondi, 1963AC
28.2128.A,MSTickner and Lossing, 1951, 2Based on data from 115. to 141. K.; AC

Enthalpy of fusion

ΔfusH (kJ/mol) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
5.443145.57Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946DH
5.44145.6Domalski and Hearing, 1996AC

Entropy of fusion

ΔfusS (J/mol*K) Temperature (K) Reference Comment
37.39145.57Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946DH

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Reaction thermochemistry data

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Data compiled as indicated in comments:
B - John E. Bartmess
ALS - Hussein Y. Afeefy, Joel F. Liebman, and Stephen E. Stein

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Individual Reactions

C3H5- + Hydrogen cation = Cyclopropane

By formula: C3H5- + H+ = C3H6

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1716. ± 10.kJ/molAVGN/AAverage of 5 out of 7 values; Individual data points
Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr1676. ± 10.kJ/molAVGN/AAverage of 3 out of 6 values; Individual data points

Hydrogen bromide + Cyclopropane = Propane, 1-bromo-

By formula: HBr + C3H6 = C3H7Br

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr-107.8 ± 1.3kJ/molCmLacher, Kianpour, et al., 1957gas phase; ALS
Δr-94.94 ± 0.65kJ/molCmLacher, Walden, et al., 1950gas phase; Heat of hydrobromination; ALS

Propane, 1,3-diiodo- = Cyclopropane + Iodine

By formula: C3H6I2 = C3H6 + I2

Quantity Value Units Method Reference Comment
Δr77. ± 17.kJ/molEqkBenson and Amano, 1962gas phase; ALS

Henry's Law data

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Data compiled by: Rolf Sander

Henry's Law constant (water solution)

kH(T) = H exp(d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) ((1/T) - 1/(298.15 K)))
H = Henry's law constant for solubility in water at 298.15 K (mol/(kg*bar))
d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) = Temperature dependence constant (K)

H (mol/(kg*bar)) d(ln(kH))/d(1/T) (K) Method Reference Comment
0.013 QN/A missing citation give several references for the Henry's law constants but don't assign them to specific species. Value at T = 294. K.
0.0111700.LN/A 

IR Spectrum

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Mass spectrum (electron ionization)

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Data compiled by: NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center, William E. Wallace, director

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Vibrational and/or electronic energy levels

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Data compiled by: Takehiko Shimanouchi

Symmetry:   D3h     Symmetry Number σ = 6


 Sym.   No   Approximate   Selected Freq.  Infrared   Raman   Comments 
 Species   type of mode   Value   Rating   Value  Phase  Value  Phase

a1' 1 CH2 s-str 3038  C  ia 3038 S p gas
a1' 2 CH2 scis 1479  D  ia 1504 W p gas FR(2ν14)
a1' 2 CH2 scis 1479  D  ia 1453 W p gas FR(2ν14)
a1' 3 Ring str 1188  C  ia 1188 S p gas
a1 4 CH2 twist 1126  D 1126 ia VW gas 1133 ia gas
a2' 5 CH2 wag 1070  D 1075 ia sln.  ia OC510)
a2 6 CH2 a-str 3103  C 3103 S gas  ia
a2 7 CH2 rock 854  C 854 S gas  ia
e' 8 CH2 s-str 3025  C 3025 VS gas 3020 VS p gas
e' 9 CH2 scis 1438  C 1438 M gas 1442 M dp gas
e' 10 CH2 wag 1029  C 1029 S gas 1023 VW liq.
e' 11 Ring deform 866  C 866 VS gas 866 S dp gas
e 12 CH2 a-str 3082  C  ia 3082 S dp gas
e 13 CH2 twist 1188  C  ia 1188 M dp gas
e 14 CH2 rock 739  C  ia 739 W dp gas

Source: Shimanouchi, 1972

Notes

VSVery strong
SStrong
MMedium
WWeak
VWVery weak
iaInactive
pPolarized
dpDepolarized
FRFermi resonance with an overtone or a combination tone indicated in the parentheses.
OCFrequency estimated from an overtone or a combination tone indicated in the parentheses.
C3~6 cm-1 uncertainty
D6~15 cm-1 uncertainty

References

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Lacher, Walden, et al., 1950
Lacher, J.R.; Walden, C.H.; Lea, K.R.; Park, J.D., Vapor phase heats of hydrobromination of cyclopropane and propylene, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1950, 72, 331-333. [all data]

Knowlton and Rossini, 1949
Knowlton, J.W.; Rossini, F.D., Heats of combustion and formation of cyclopropane, J. Res. NBS, 1949, 43, 113-115. [all data]

Dorofeeva O.V., 1986
Dorofeeva O.V., Thermodynamic properties of twenty-one monocyclic hydrocarbons, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 1986, 15, 437-464. [all data]

Kobe K.A., 1950
Kobe K.A., Thermochemistry for the petrochemical industry. XIV. Some miscellaneous hydrocarbons, Petrol. Refiner, 1950, 29 (12), 93-96. [all data]

Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940
Kistiakowsky G.B., Gaseous heat capacities. II, J. Chem. Phys., 1940, 8, 610-618. [all data]

Kistiakowsky G.B., 1940, 2
Kistiakowsky G.B., The low temperature gaseous heat capacities of certain C3 hydrocarbons, J. Chem. Phys., 1940, 8, 970-977. [all data]

Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946
Ruehrwein, R.A.; Powell, T.M., The heat capacity, vapor pressure, heats of fusion and vaporization of cyclopropane. Entropy and density of the gas, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1946, 68, 1063-1068. [all data]

Tickner and Lossing, 1951
Tickner, A.W.; Lossing, F.P., The Measurement of Low Vapor Pressures by Means of A Mass Spectrometer, J. Phys. Colloid Chem., 1951, 55, 733-40. [all data]

Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946, 2
Ruehrwein, R.A.; Powell, T.M., The heat capacity, vapor pressure, heats of fusion and vaporization of cyclopropane. Entropy and density of the gas, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1946, 68, 1063-6. [all data]

Daubert, 1996
Daubert, T.E., Vapor-Liquid Critical Properties of Elements and Compounds. 5. Branched Alkanes and Cycloalkanes, J. Chem. Eng. Data, 1996, 41, 365-372. [all data]

Lin, Silberberg, et al., 1970
Lin, D.C.K.; Silberberg, I.H.; McKetta, J.J., Volumetric Behavior, Vapor Pressure and Critical Properties of Cyclopropane, J. Chem. Eng. Data, 1970, 15, 483. [all data]

Booth and Morris, 1958
Booth, H.S.; Morris, W.C., The Critical Constants and Vapor Pressure of Cyclopropane, J. Phys. Chem., 1958, 62, 875. [all data]

Horneg, 1941
Horneg, A.G., Personal Communication, A. G. Horneg, Ohio Chem. & Mfg. Co., Phys. Constants of the Principal Hydrocarbons, 1941. [all data]

Majer and Svoboda, 1985
Majer, V.; Svoboda, V., Enthalpies of Vaporization of Organic Compounds: A Critical Review and Data Compilation, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1985, 300. [all data]

Lin, Silberberg, et al., 1970, 2
Lin, David C.K.; Silberberg, I. Harold; McKetta, John J., Volumetric behavior, vapor pressures, and critical properties of cyclopropane, J. Chem. Eng. Data, 1970, 15, 4, 483-492, https://doi.org/10.1021/je60047a016 . [all data]

Calado, Filipe, et al., 1997
Calado, Jorge C.G.; Filipe, Eduardo J.M.; Lopes, José N.C., The vapour pressure of liquid cyclopropane, The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 1997, 29, 12, 1435-1438, https://doi.org/10.1006/jcht.1997.0256 . [all data]

Stephenson and Malanowski, 1987
Stephenson, Richard M.; Malanowski, Stanislaw, Handbook of the Thermodynamics of Organic Compounds, 1987, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3173-2 . [all data]

Ruehrwein and Powell, 1946, 3
Ruehrwein, R.A.; Powell, T.M., The Heat Capacity, Vapor Pressure, Heats of Fusion and Vaporization of Cyclopropane. Entropy and Density of the Gas 1, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1946, 68, 6, 1063-1066, https://doi.org/10.1021/ja01210a044 . [all data]

Boublik, Fried, et al., 1984
Boublik, T.; Fried, V.; Hala, E., The Vapour Pressures of Pure Substances: Selected Values of the Temperature Dependence of the Vapour Pressures of Some Pure Substances in the Normal and Low Pressure Region, 2nd ed., Elsevier, New York, 1984, 972. [all data]

Bondi, 1963
Bondi, A., Heat of Siblimation of Molecular Crystals: A Catalog of Molecular Structure Increments., J. Chem. Eng. Data, 1963, 8, 3, 371-381, https://doi.org/10.1021/je60018a027 . [all data]

Tickner and Lossing, 1951, 2
Tickner, A.W.; Lossing, F.P., The Measurement of Low Vapor Pressures by Means of a Mass Spectrometer., J. Phys. Chem., 1951, 55, 5, 733-740, https://doi.org/10.1021/j150488a013 . [all data]

Domalski and Hearing, 1996
Domalski, Eugene S.; Hearing, Elizabeth D., Heat Capacities and Entropies of Organic Compounds in the Condensed Phase. Volume III, J. Phys. Chem. Ref. Data, 1996, 25, 1, 1, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.555985 . [all data]

Lacher, Kianpour, et al., 1957
Lacher, J.R.; Kianpour, A.; Park, J.D., Reaction heats of organic halogen compounds. X. Vapor phase heats of hydrobromination of cyclopropane and propylene, J. Phys. Chem., 1957, 61, 1124-1125. [all data]

Benson and Amano, 1962
Benson, S.W.; Amano, A., Thermodynamics of iodine addition to ethylene, propylene, and cyclopropane, J. Chem. Phys., 1962, 36, 3464-3471. [all data]

Shimanouchi, 1972
Shimanouchi, T., Tables of Molecular Vibrational Frequencies Consolidated Volume I, National Bureau of Standards, 1972, 1-160. [all data]


Notes

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