Detection of Complex Organic Molecules in Young Starless Core L1521E
Samantha Scibelli,
Yancy Shirley,
Anton Vasyunin
et al.
Abstract:Determining the level of chemical complexity within dense starless and gravitationally bound prestellar cores is crucial for constructing chemical models, which subsequently constrain the initial chemical conditions of star formation. We have searched for complex organic molecules (COMs) in the young starless core L1521E, and report the first clear detection of dimethyl ether (CH 3 OCH 3 ), methyl formate (HCOOCH 3 ), and vinyl cyanide (CH 2 CHCN). Eight transitions of acetaldehyde (CH 3 CHO) were also detecte… Show more
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