Partial molal volumes of amines in benzene. Specific interactions

Abstract

Apparent molal volumes, [Formula: see text], of secondary and tertiary amines and linear hydrocarbons were determined in benzene at 25 °C, using a vibrating tube densimeter. These quantities have been extrapolated to infinite dilution to obtain partial molal volumes. The contribution to partial molal volume of the amine groups, calculated using a simple additive scheme, [Formula: see text], were interpreted in terms of conformational effects present in these molecules. A first attempt to find a measure of the contribution to the partial molal volume of the specific interaction amine–benzene in tertiary and secondary amines was made. The results agree well in the two different approaches used.