From conventional to microphotochemistry: photodecarboxylation reactions involving phthalimides

Org Lett. 2010 Nov 19;12(22):5170-3. doi: 10.1021/ol102184u. Epub 2010 Oct 14.

Abstract

A series of acetone-sensitized photodecarboxylation reactions involving phthalimides have been investigated using conventional and microphotochemistry. Both, intra- and intermolecular transformations were compared. In all cases examined, the reactions performed in microreactors were superior in terms of conversions or isolated yields. These findings unambiguously prove the advantage of microphotochemistry over conventional photochemical techniques.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Acetone / chemistry
  • Algorithms
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Structure
  • Photochemical Processes
  • Phthalimides / chemistry*
  • Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet

Substances

  • Phthalimides
  • Acetone