Photodecarboxylation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008839",
  "term": "Photodecarboxylation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A photochemical reaction in which a carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule is eliminated from a carboxylic acid or its derivative upon absorption of light. This process typically involves the formation of radical intermediates. It is a method for generating alkyl or aryl radicals from carboxylic acid precursors.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "anti"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 389 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photodecarboxylation/"
}