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.