Norrish Type I photoreaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008080",
  "term": "Norrish Type I photoreaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical reaction of carbonyl compounds involving the homolytic cleavage of the bond adjacent to the carbonyl group, forming two radical fragments. This process typically occurs from the excited singlet or triplet state of the carbonyl compound. The resulting radicals can then undergo further reactions, such as disproportionation or recombination.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "biradical",
    "carbonyl compounds"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 375 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/norrish-type-i-photoreaction/"
}