Preparation and Photoproperties of a Diaza[3.3]paracyclophane Derivative

Abstract

The photochemistry of the title diazaparacyclphane has been investigated. Upon irradiation of the cyclophane, a polycyclic photoproduct which possessed a octahedrane skeleton was obtained. This is the first photochemical formation of octaherane, namely, through the photodimerization of benzene.