3 papers
astro-ph.SR2017
Infrared spectra of complex organic molecules in astronomically relevant ice matrices. I. Acetaldehyde, ethanol, and dimethyl ether
J. Terwisscha van Scheltinga, N. F. W. Ligterink, A. C. A. Boogert +2
Context. The number of identified complex organic molecules (COMs) in inter- and circumstellar gas-phase environments is steadily increasing. Recent laboratory studies show that ma…
astro-ph.SR2017
Solid-state production of complex organic molecules: H-atom addition versus UV irradiation
K. -J. Chuang
Complex organic molecules (COMs) have been observed in comets, hot cores and cold dense regions of the interstellar medium. It is generally accepted that these COMs form on icy dus…
astro-ph.SR2017
The ALMA-PILS survey: Detection of CHNCO toward the low-mass protostar IRAS 16293-2422 and laboratory constraints on its formation
N. F. W. Ligterink, A. Coutens, V. Kofman +7
Methyl isocyanate (CHNCO) belongs to a select group of interstellar molecules considered to be relevant precursors in the formation of larger organic compounds, including tho…