Abstract:This chapter describes how intramolecular sensitization has been used to successfully form triplet vinylnitrene intermediates from vinyl azide, isoxazole, and azirine compounds. Triplet vinylnitrenes have been thoroughly characterized in cryogenic matrices using UV/vis absorption, infrared, and electron spin resonance spectroscopies. Electron spin resonance spectroscopy shows that vinylnitrenes have a significant 1,3‐biradical character, which is further supported by density functional theory calculations. Las… Show more
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