Table 1. Effective Lifetimes of Browning for cis-Pinonaldehyde Aged in 5.6 M (pH −0.86) and 10 M (pH −1.08) H2SO4, Calculated by Assuming Pseudo-First-Order Reactions in the Time Series Fits for Each Peak.
| sample | peak of interest (nm) | lifetime of browning (h) |
|---|---|---|
| pH −0.86 | 246 | 18 ± 3 |
| 355 | 69 ± 1 | |
| pH −1.08 | 215 | 0.47 ± 0.03 |
| 251 | 0.04 ± 0.03 | |
| 370 | 0.31 ± 0.03 | |
| 415 | 0.69 ± 0.03 | |
| 500 | 2.4 ± 0.2 |