Diazirines are a class of organic molecules consisting of a carbon bound to two nitrogen atoms, which are double-bonded to each other, forming a cyclopropane-like ring.
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Diazirines can be decomposited by using UV-light.
Diazirines are unstable in the presence of light, decaying upon laser flash photolysis to form the corresponding carbene and nitrogen gas.
Synthesis
Diazirines can be synthesized by the Graham reaction, from the corresponding amidine.
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