Photodimerization
In organic chemistry, photodimerization is a chemical reaction that takes place under the influence of light , in which a new cyclic compound is formed from two unsaturated compounds . The stereoselective formation of trans -Tricyclo [5.3.0.0 2,6 ] decane by photochemical dimerization of cyclopentene is a simple example of such a reaction:
The reaction proceeds with a 55% yield.
Photodimerization is one of the photochemical [2 + 2] cycloadditions. According to the Woodward-Hoffmann rules , the reaction is suprafacial .
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Albert Gossauer: Structure and reactivity of biomolecules . Helvetica Chimica Acta, Zurich 2006, ISBN 978-3-906390-29-1 , p. 143.