Generation of C10H4 species in a low-temperature argon matrix: consecutive photolysis of 1,2;5,6-naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydrideElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: synthesis of 1, theoretically estimated IR data for cis- and trans-dec-5-ene-1,3,7,9-tetrayne and details of TD-DFT calculations. See http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/cc/b0/b002555k/

Abstract

1,2;5,6-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic dianhydride has been consecutively photolyzed in a low-temperature argon matrix by wavelength-selective irradiation; dec-5-ene-1,3,7,9-tetrayne, which is the second C₁₀H₄ isomer, was generated as the final product.