A comparative analysis of isomerization pathways in 3- and 4-styrylpyridines
Abstract
side, with 3-C2 → 3-CI1 and 4-C1 → 4-CI1 identified as the most favorable pathways for 3-STPY and 4-STPY, respectively. Additionally, relaxation toward the cyclized MECIs proceeds with little to no energy barriers in both systems. The findings offer mechanistic insight into the excited-state processes in styrylpyridine derivatives and suggest isomer-specific pathways for photoinduced isomerization and cyclization of the two molecules.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Chemical Reactions and Mechanisms
Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
Advanced Chemical Physics Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
- Volume
- 28
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 6457–6469
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN