Taming the excited state reactivity of imines - from non-radiative decay to aza Paterno-Buchi reaction

This review highlights the excited state characteristics of imines and processes that govern their photochemical and photophysical properties. This review examines the pathways for deactivation and types of photochemical reactions that originate from excited imines. This review also features recent strategies that are developed to circumvent the fundamental issues that have plagued the development of the aza Paterno-Buchi reaction.

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This review discusses the excited state characteristics of imines and the processes governing their photochemical and photophysical properties, as well as pathways for deactivation and types of photochemical reactions. It also highlights recent strategies developed to address fundamental issues in the aza Paterno-Buchi reaction.