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A novel chemical source of singlet oxygen based on the conversion of ozone by tin(II) was developed into a method feasible for preparative purposes. The optimum reagent for this purpose was found to be Sn(II) triflate in ethyl acetate as the solvent.
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Ganglberger, T., Jary, W., Pöchlauer, P. et al. A Chemical (Dark) Source of Singlet Oxygen: Ozone Splitting Promoted by Tin(II) Salts. Monatshefte für Chemie 135, 501–507 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-003-0154-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-003-0154-6