Realizing the Photoene Reaction with Alkenes under Visible Light Irradiation and Bypassing the Favored [2 + 2]-Photocycloaddition

The textbook photoreaction between two alkenes is the [2 + 2]-photocycloaddition resulting in functionalized cyclobutanes. Herein, we disclose an unusual reactivity of alkenes that favor photoene reaction over the [2 + 2]-photocycloaddition.

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Published in:Journal of the American Chemical Society 2018-10, Vol.140 (41), p.13185-13189
Main Authors: Ahuja, Sapna, Raghunathan, Ramya, Kumarasamy, Elango, Jockusch, Steffen, Sivaguru, Jayaraman
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The textbook photoreaction between two alkenes is the [2 + 2]-photocycloaddition resulting in functionalized cyclobutanes. Herein, we disclose an unusual reactivity of alkenes that favor photoene reaction over the [2 + 2]-photocycloaddition.
ISSN:0002-7863
1520-5126
DOI:10.1021/jacs.8b08100