Development of Oxygen Scavenger Additives for Future Jet Fuels. A Role for Electron-Transfer-Initiated Oxygenation (ETIO) of 1,2,5-Trimethylpyrrole?

Model autoxidative, radiolytic, and product studies are presented which explore the potential of 1,2,5-trimethylpyrrole (TMP) as an oxygen-scavenger additive for future jet fuels. The oxygenation of TMP in cyclooctane at 120 °C is consistent with a mechanism for the initial stages of the reaction being an ETIO reaction. This study provides new insights for the development of oxygen scavengers which may be useful for future jet fuels.