Photochemical [2 + 2] Cycloaddition of Alkenes with Maleimides: Highlighting the Differences between <i>N</i>-Alkyl vs <i>N</i>-Aryl Maleimides
Elpida Skolia, Christoforos G. Kokotos
Abstract
-aryl maleimides, the reaction with olefins requires thioxanthone as the photosensitizer under 440 nm irradiation.
Topics & Concepts
ArylPhotosensitizerAlkylCycloadditionChemistryPhotochemistryReactivity (psychology)IrradiationCatalysisPhotocatalysisMaleimideOrganic chemistryAlternative medicinePhysicsMedicineNuclear physicsPathologyRadical Photochemical ReactionsCatalytic C–H Functionalization MethodsSulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques