Multistep Photoisomerization of Dimesitylboron-Functionalized Stilbene Analogues

Org Lett. 2020 Apr 17;22(8):3258-3262. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01042. Epub 2020 Apr 6.

Abstract

Dimesitylboron-functionalized stilbene derivatives have been found to undergo an unusual regioselective photoisomerization upon irradiation at 365 nm. Using NMR to follow the photoreaction, the structures of key reaction intermediates and the final products were established. This photoisomerization occurs in four steps: trans-cis isomerization, Diels-Alder reaction, di-π-methane rearrangement, and ring opening with [1,3]-H migration. This results in the formation of a rare structure with three fused five-membered rings and a six-membered one.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Boron Compounds / chemistry*
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Stilbenes / chemical synthesis*
  • Stilbenes / chemistry

Substances

  • Boron Compounds
  • Stilbenes