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Photochemical Generation of Allenes from Phenanthrene-Based Methylenecyclobutanes

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Photofragmentation of substituted 1-methylene-1,2,2a,10b-tetrahydrocyclobuta[ l ]phenanthrenes, under ambient conditions in solution, produces the corresponding allenes with the concomitant formation of phenanthrene. These phenanthrene-based precursors offer a new and general photochemical route to allenes including, potentially, strained cyclic allenes.

Source: The Journal of Organic Chemistry

DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.5c00781

Authors: Zhazira Koldasbay, Alexander D. Roth, Dasan M. Thamattoor

Institution: Colby College

Language: English

Topic: Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms

Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500

Funders: National Science Foundation, Division of Chemistry