9-Adamantylidene-10-alkyl-9,10-dihydroacridine oxide as a novel and potential chemiluminescent precursor: Proximity effect of the nitrogen atom

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(97)00791-0

An oxirane derivative having acridane and adamantane moieties was prepared and proved to show potential chemiluminescent property on treatment with alkaline hydroperoxide and subsequently with hydrochloric acid, in which the electron-donating property of the nitrogen was experimentally shown to play an important role for the chemiluminescences.