Lignin models | Chain length | Mn | Mw | Mw/Mn | DPa |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compound 4(Arβ) (13C-labeled aromatic rings and β positions) | Long | 843 | 923 | 1.095 | 4.70 |
Short | 480 | 520 | 1.083 | 2.64 | |
Compound 4(α) (13C-labeled α positions) | Long | 750 | 918 | 1.224 | 4.67 |
Short | 531 | 614 | 1.156 | 3.12 | |
Compound 4(m) (13C-labeled methoxy groups) | Long | 629 | 818 | 1.301 | 4.16 |
Short | 482 | 587 | 1.218 | 2.98 | |
Compound 4 (unlabeled) | Long | 882 | 964 | 1.092 | 4.91 |
Short | 552 | 560 | 1.014 | 2.85 |