Abstract
Irradiation of degassed solutions of alkyl pyruvates leads to the production of carbon dioxide, the yield of which is enhanced by the presence of electron acceptors, and in the case of methylviologen, the formation of reduced methylviologen is observed. A mechanism involving an electron transfer process is proposed in order to account for the decarboxylation reaction. The effect of added aromatic hydrocarbons, which act as triplet quenchers, upon the decarboxylation of methyl pyruvate is reported and was found to give enhanced carbon dioxide yields. The fact that the quenchers can enhance or ‘sensitise’ carbon dioxide production from methyl pyruvate is explained on the basis of an electron transfer mechanism.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 2
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
