International Journal of Chemical Kinetics · 1995 · 30 citations · 14 references
Natural SciencesBiochemistryChemistryCatalysisChemical KineticsInorganic ChemistryCatalytic MechanismsCatalytic Reaction KineticsEnzyme KineticsAutocatalytic Reaction KineticsConsecutive Reaction KineticsIonic StrengthManganese CatalysisManganese ChemistryManganese Redox ChemistryOxidationPermanganate Oxidation
Abstract The kinetics of permanganate oxidation of L‐phenylalanine in acid medium at a constant ionic strength has been investigated spectrophotometrically. An autocatalytic reaction was observed being autocatalyzed by a soluble form of Mn(IV). The reaction appears to involve a parallel consecutive reaction process in which Mn(IV) is formed as an intermediate and Mn(II) as a reaction product. A tentative mechanism consistent with the kinetics is discussed. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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