Sulfur-bearing molecules are central to interstellar chemistry, yet their observed abundances in the gas phase remain far below cosmic expectations in dense interstellar regions. Mixed N-S-O species such as thionylimide […]
Galactic Center G+0.693-0.027 molecular cloud
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Chemistry In The Galactic Center
Gas and dust in the Galactic Center are subjected to energetic processing by intense UV radiation fields, widespread shocks, enhanced rates of cosmic-rays and X-rays, and strong magnetic fields.
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First Detection in Space of the High-energy Isomer of Cyanomethanimine: H2CNCN
We report the first detection in the interstellar medium of N-cyanomethanimine (H2CNCN), the stable dimer of HCN of highest energy, and the most complex organic molecule identified in space containing […]