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On the Photoisomerization of Pyridine in Vapor Phase

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: DFT calculations on the photoisomerization of pyridine, 2,3‐, 2,6, and 3,4‐dimethylpyridine showed that the photoisomerization occurs through the formation of the corresponding Dewar isomers. These compounds can be transformed into the corresponding benzvalene isomers, whose decomposition gives the reaction products. Another way to obtain some observed reaction products is a photoisomerization of the Dewar isomers through an intramolecular thermal or photochemical [2+2]‐cycloaddition reaction.

Source: Asian Journal of Organic Chemistry

DOI: 10.1002/ajoc.202400314

Author: Maurizio D'Auria

Institution: University of Basilicata

Language: English

Topic: Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms

Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,840

Funder: Università degli Studi della Basilicata