Photochemistry of 2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2-butenonitrile (β-cyanochalcone) and its related compounds
摘要:
Photochemistry of the titled compounds both in solid state and in solution is described. The (Z)-isomers of beta-substituted chalcones (5, 8 and 9) mainly dimerized into topochemically favored single cyclobutane dimers (10, 14 and 13) in solid state photoreactions, while in solution those isomerized into the corresponding (E)-isomers. Interestingly exposure of the (E)-isomer (5E) of beta-cyanochalcone to sunlight in the solid state led to unusual dimerization through isomerization to give an unsymmetrical (E-Z)-dimer (11) along with a symmetrical (Z-Z)-dimer (10) obtainable from the photoreactive (Z)-isomer (5Z-b). The photochemical reactivities of the esters (9) are discussed based on their crystal structures.
"Studies on the chemical constituents of rutaceous plants." Part 71. Photochemistry of 2-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-4-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-4-oxo-2-butenonitrile(.BETA.-cyanochalcone): Anomalous dimerization through isomerization in the solid state.