Photodegradation of oligomeric polyesters containing anthraquinone and 1,2-diamine units. Single electron transfer induced cation radical bond cleavage in the solid state

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/ja00113a012

Oligomeric polyesters containing light-absorbing anthraquinone electron acceptor chromophores and fragmentable 1,2-diamine donors have been synthesized. Irradiation with λ > 340 nm in solution or as solid films results in photooxidative C-C bond cleavage