Fig. 6: Mechanistic investigations.
From: Photo-induced carboxylation of C(sp2)−S bonds in aryl thiols and derivatives with CO2

a Study of C−S bond cleavage of 3c. b UV-vis spectroscopic measurement in DMSO. c Radical inhibition experiment. d Detection of potassium formate. e Reaction profile of aryl thiol 1a with CO2. f Identification of possible intermediate 12. g Identification of possible intermediate derivative 13.