Abstract
Confinement provided by the reaction space alters the photostationary state isomer distribution during the geometric isomerization of excited 1,2-diphenylcyclopropane and stilbenes. The selectivity in 1,2-diphenylcyclopropane is suggested to result from the supramolecular steric hindrance exerted by the medium for the rotational motion. The alteration in the selectivity between a dimethyl and n-propyl substituted stilbenes is attributed to the medium influence on the location of the transition state on the ground state surface.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5243-5247 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Organic letters |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 5 2019 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry