Table 2. Reaction Energies for the Energy Transfer (ΔEET in kcal/mol) between DHP Isomers and Dioxygen in Various DHP Derivatives.
system | ΔEET | solvent | expt.a |
---|---|---|---|
tBuDHP | –8.3 | cyclohexane | yes |
DHPPy+ | –5.3 | acetonitrile | yes |
BDHP | 0.3 | cyclohexane | no |
BDHPPy+(PF6–) | 2.5 | acetonitrile | no |
BDHPPy+(I–) | 2.5 | water | no |
Experimental observations of 1O2 production.