Consequences of hydrophobic association in photoreactions: photodimerization of alkyl cinnamates in water

Devanathan, S. ; Ramamurthy, V. (1987) Consequences of hydrophobic association in photoreactions: photodimerization of alkyl cinnamates in water Journal of Photochemistry, 40 (1). pp. 67-77. ISSN 0047-2670

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Abstract

Photolysis of alkyl cinnamates in water gave d-truxinates in near quantitative yields. Dimerization of alkyl cinnamates at low concentration (about 10-4 M) in water is attributed to hydrophobic association of these solutes. At such low concentrations, photolysis in benzene and methanol yields only geometric isomers. This study illustrates the potential of water as a solvent for photoreactions and stresses the need for increased appreciation of its utility.

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