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On the Photochemical Stability of the 9-Mesityl-10-methylacridinium Cation

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Andrew Benniston, Kristopher Elliott, Dr Ross Harrington, Emeritus Professor Bill CleggORCiD

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Abstract

The 9-mesityl-10-methylacridinium cation in aerated deuterated/normal acetonitrile decomposes to give several side products when continuously exposed to white light. The main breakdown product isolated by column chromatography is identified as 3,5-dimethyl-4-(10-methylacridinium)benzaldehyde. This assignment was confirmed by single-crystal X-ray crystallography. In light of these findings it appears that decomposition pathways also need to be considered when discussing the photochemical properties of the 9-mesityl-10-methylacridinium cation, especially in the presence of dioxygen. ((c) Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, 69451 Weinheim, Germany, 2009)

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Author(s): Benniston AC, Elliott KJ, Harrington RW, Clegg W

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: European Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2009

Issue: 2

Pages: 253-258

ISSN (print): 1434-193X

ISSN (electronic): 1099-0690

Publisher: Wiley - VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.200800806

DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.200800806

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