The Photochemical Reactions of Carbamates III. The Solution Photochemistry of Metacrate, 3-methylphenyl-N-methyl carbamate

摘要

The photodecomposition of Metacrate (#x3BB; 265 nm) has been carried out in aerated and degassed solutions. The major products observed are m-cresol, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-N-methylbenzamide and 4-hydroxy-2-methyl-N-methylbenzamide. These products indicate that the photo-Fries reaction is operative in the photo-degradation of Metacrate.