Reaction profiling of visible-light-mediated [2 + 1] dearomatization vs . alkylation of electron-rich arenes with aryldiazoacetates: real-time NMR monitoring, kinetics, and computational analysis

Organic Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Karlo Petrić, Ana Čikoš, Ivana Nikšić‐Franjić, Guy C. Lloyd‐Jones, Matija Gredičak, Nikola Topolovčan
DOI: 10.1039/d6qo00072j
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Abstract

This work shows how to selectively dearomatize electron-rich aromatics by tuning their electron density. Further product functionalization and reaction profiling through LED-NMR, kinetic simulations and DFT calculations are reported.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Radical Photochemical Reactions Cyclopropane Reaction Mechanisms Photolysis and Reactive Intermediates

Publication details

Journal / source
Organic Chemistry Frontiers
Volume
13
Issue
9
Pages
2794–2804
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN