Photolysis of dibenzyl sulfide

Abstract
The mixture of products formed by irradiation of dibenzyl sulfide has been analyzed by G.L.C. Dibenzyl and phenanthrene appeared to be the major products. In addition, several other products were characterized.Benzyl 1,2‐diphenylethyl sulfide was found to be a precursor in the formation of phenanthrene. The suggestion has been made that thermolysis of dibenzyl sulfide follows the same free radical mechanism as the photolysis.

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