Beilstein J. Org. Chem.2013,9, 733–742, doi:10.3762/bjoc.9.83
spectroscopy; high-spinstates; matrix isolation; nitrenes; photolysis; reactive intermediates; Introduction
High-spin nitrenes are highly reactive intermediates formed during photolysis or thermolysis of aromatic polyazides. Both these processes are widely used in modern science and technology [1][2][3][4][5
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Graphical Abstract
Scheme 1:
Examples of selective photolysis of the azido groups.