The standard enthalpies of formation of some aliphatic diols

Abstract Energies of combustion of HO(CH 2 ) n OH ( n = 2 to 6), DL-propan-1,2-diol, DL-butan-1,3-diol, and 2,2-dimethylpropan-1,3-diol have been determined by static bomb calorimetry. The standard enthalpies of formation of the condensed phases are derived and in combination with enthalpies of transition obtained ebullioscopically, corresponding values for the gas phase are calculated.