Abstract
The chemical and crystallographic requirements for utilizing solid-state photodimerization reactions in the medium of chiral crystals to realize asymmetric syntheses have been considered. Asymmetric syntheses are possible from a variety of reactions in the monocomponent or two-component crystals which have been considered and in favorable cases quantitative optical yields are anticipated. These principles can be extended to other reactions including the formation of chiral cyclobutane photopolymers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 187-200 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - 1975 |