Photoisomerization pathways of asymmetric DHB derivatives (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Photoisomerization pathways of asymmetric DHB derivatives

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The results of different ring-opening reactions are shown. By changing the position of the side groups on one of the rings within the starting structure, the researchers could influence which bond was broken, and which product formed.

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Adapted from Hassan et al., Chemical Science, 2026, DOI 10.1039/d6sc04288k

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