The effect of solvent on the absorption spectra of p-N,N-dimethylaminocinnamonitrile.(Chemistry)(Brief Article) From: Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: Olia, Adam S.; Arnold, Steven E. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Alabama Academy of Science. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Aromatic compounds containing both electron donor and acceptor substituents are highly polar and their UV spectra can be sensitive to solvent polarity and hydrogen bonding. The UV-visible absorption spectra of p-N,N-dimethylaminocinnamonitrile in many solvents of varying polarity and hydrogen bonding ability are presented. It is found that the spectra are highly sensitive to solvent polarity but a...