Photochemical Properties of 2-Aryl-3-imino-1-indones
1992 ◽
Vol 47
(12)
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pp. 1243-1247
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Keyword(s):
Uv Light
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Steady state as well as flash photolysis experiments of 2-aryl-3-imino-1-indones (2-AIID) have been carried out with the aim to learn more about their photochemical properties. It was established that in ethanol these substances exist solely in the keto-enamine-form and are rather photostable under the influence of uv-light. Illumination in dichloroethane, acetonitrile and dioxane is leading to stable photoproducts. A typical transient absorption spectrum of 2-AIID is presented. Probable reaction mechanisms are given.