Abstract
Pyrene is one of the most attractive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in photochemistry.
Based on their redox properties, pyrenes have potential as photosensitizers. In this
review, we summarize recent developments in pyrene-catalyzed photoinduced organic
reactions occurring via energy transfer or single-electron transfer based on the excited
state of the pyrene.
1 Introduction
2 Photolysis Involving N–O Bond Cleavage or Decarboxylation
3 (Cyclo)addition Reactions with Styrenes
4 Transformations via Cleavage of C–F, C–I, C–S and C–N Bonds
5 Reactions Based on Sensitization-Initiated Electron Transfer (SenI-ET)
6 Miscellaneous Transformations
7 Conclusion
Key words
pyrene - photoinduced reactions - organic photosensitizer - electron transfer - organic
synthesis