The rotational spectrum of tertiary-butyl alcohol

The rotational spectrum of tertiary-butyl alcohol has been recorded in selected regions between 8 and 500 GHz. Early data from the University of Wisconsin in the 8-40 GHz region have been combined with recent measurements from the University of Bologna and the jet Propulsion Laboratory in the millimeter and submillimeter wavelength regions. The spectrum was fit over a wide range of J's and K's using a common set of parameters for both the A and E states. This paper describes the initial assignment at Wisconsin and the final procedure used to assign and fit the higher rotational states. The resulting molecular constants and their interpretation are discussed. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.