Tob. Sci., 1972, 16-43, p. 136-138, ISSN.0082-4523
Photosensitized oxidation of tobacco smoke condensate
Research Laboratory, Imperial Tobacco Products Ltd., Montreal, Quebec Canada
Aqueous solutions of smoke condensates undergo a gradual autooxidation; the rate of oxygen uptake is pH-dependent and is greatest under alkaline conditions. Using a Biological Oxygen Monitor and a medium pressure mercury lamp, we have studied the...