General Photoisomerization Approach to trans-Benzobicyclo[5.1.0]octenes: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies
摘要:
The preparation and photoisomerization of cis-bicyclo[5.1.0]octenes (+)-3, 16, and 21-23 are described. For the benzannulated substrates, the primary photochemical events established photostationary states between the cis isomers and the trans-fused cyclopropanes (+)-9, 32, 37, and 44. Studies employing enantioenriched 21, 32, and 44 demonstrated that the reactions occurred primarily but not exclusively via cleavage of the peripheral benzylic cyclopropane bonds. Utilization of the triplet quencher piperylene revealed a predominance of triplet diradical intermediates in the trans-to-cis conversions and afforded an improved protocol for preparative isomerizations.
General Photoisomerization Approach to trans-Benzobicyclo[5.1.0]octenes: Synthetic and Mechanistic Studies
摘要:
The preparation and photoisomerization of cis-bicyclo[5.1.0]octenes (+)-3, 16, and 21-23 are described. For the benzannulated substrates, the primary photochemical events established photostationary states between the cis isomers and the trans-fused cyclopropanes (+)-9, 32, 37, and 44. Studies employing enantioenriched 21, 32, and 44 demonstrated that the reactions occurred primarily but not exclusively via cleavage of the peripheral benzylic cyclopropane bonds. Utilization of the triplet quencher piperylene revealed a predominance of triplet diradical intermediates in the trans-to-cis conversions and afforded an improved protocol for preparative isomerizations.