N-DEMETHYLATION OF N,N-DIMETHYLANILINES BY PHOTOEXCITED 3-NITROCHLOROBENZENE

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)87156-7

The title reaction proceeds via initial electron transfer (rather than hydrogen atom transfer) from the amine to the photoexcited nitro compound, as demonstrated by methoxy substitution in the substrate and absence of CH3/CD3-discrimination.