 Peroxyacetyl nitrate (source code)

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= Peroxyacetyl nitrate
{title2=$\mathrm{CH_3C(O)OONO_2}$}

= PAN
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An organic nitrogen reservoir formed by association of a peroxyacetyl radical with nitrogen dioxide. Thermal dissociation can release reactive nitrogen again; its temperature sensitivity helps distinguish transport through cool air from rapid recycling in warmer air.

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