Efficient Visible-Light-Induced π-Extension of Perylene Tetraesters: An Investigation on Regioselectivity
Keisuke Fujimoto, Shingo Miyano, Kenshin Norizuki, Toshiyasu Inuzuka, Tetsuya Sengoku, and Masaki Takahashi
European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2024, 27, e202400734. (DOI: 10.1002/ejoc.202400734)
This study reports a visible-light-induced π-extension of perylene tetraesters using blue LED irradiation. The synthesis revealed how substituent effects on aromatic groups influence regioselectivity. Theoretical analysis highlighted bond alteration in aromatic rings as a key factor.