10.1246/bcsj.45.1802
The research investigates the photolysis of hindered N-chloroamines to understand the behavior of the resulting amino radicals and their interactions with oxygen. The study focuses on three N-chloroamines: 1-chloro-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-oxopiperidine (IIa), 1-chloro-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (IIb), and 1-chloro-2,2,5,5-tetramethyl-4-oxoimidazolidine (IIc). 1-chloro-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (IIb) is a key compound used to study the photolysis of hindered N-chloroamines. It is synthesized by reacting 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (Ib) with sodium hypochlorite. When photolyzed in an evacuated benzene solution, IIb generates an amino radical (IIIb) whose ESR spectrum is characterized by triplet lines and supplementary splittings due to interactions with the 14N nucleus and 12 protons of the four methyl substituents. The research provides insights into the behavior of these radicals, which are significant for understanding their potential applications and interactions in chemical processes.