5 papers
The Galactic Centre G+0.633-0.0604 molecular cloud: a new astrochemical gold mine. I. Gas physical properties
D. San Andrés, L. Colzi, V. M. Rivilla +4
In the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), shocks play a key role in triggering star formation and driving chemical enrichment. The Sgr B2 complex is a prime template, hosting massive pr…
Aromatic rings in the Central Molecular Zone: Benzonitrile
V. M. Rivilla, D. San Andrés, M. Sanz-Novo +12
In recent years, several aromatic molecules (benzene-based rings) have been detected in the cold molecular cloud TMC-1, with its CN-derivative, benzonitrile (c-CHCN), also…
Expanding the CHO Isomeric Interstellar Inventory: Discovery of Lactaldehyde and Methoxyacetaldehyde in G+0.693-0.027
M. Sanz-Novo, V. M. Rivilla, I. Jiménez-Serra +17
The tentative detection of 3-hydroxypropanal (HO(CH)C(O)H) toward the Galactic center molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 prompts a systematic survey in this source aimed at dete…
The role of supernova remnants for the emergence of pre-biotic chemistry in molecular clouds
Giuliana Cosentino, Izaskun Jiménez-Serra, Laura Colzi +11
There is growing evidence that the Sun might have formed within a nebula impacted by at least one SNR. In this scenario, ejecta and shocks from SNRs may have provided the elements…
High-energy interstellar isomers: cis-N-methylformamide in the G+0.693-0.027 molecular cloud
S. Zeng, V. M. Rivilla, M. Sanz-Novo +8
Isomerism in complex organic molecules provides key insights into the formation mechanisms and physical conditions of the interstellar medium (ISM). Among the CHNO isomers,…