Photodecarbonylation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008838",
  "term": "Photodecarbonylation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical reaction involving the elimination of a carbon monoxide (CO) molecule from an organic compound upon irradiation with light. This process often occurs in aldehydes and ketones, leading to the formation of hydrocarbon fragments. It is a type of Norrish Type I photoreaction, where bond cleavage occurs adjacent to the carbonyl group.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Norrish Type I photoreaction",
    "aldehydes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 388 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photodecarbonylation/"
}