Abstract
Excited state behavior of halogen substituted model GFP chromophores was investigated in an acetonitrile solution and in a confined environment provided by an octa acid capsule in water. Of the ortho, meta, and para halogen substituted GFP chromophores only the ortho compounds gave a new product resulting from an unprecedented photosubstitution of halogens by the hydroxyl group. This unusual reaction highlights the importance of confined spaces in bringing about some unattainable photoreactions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3304-3307 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 20 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry