photodecarboxylation

Photoinduced extrusion of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Note:
Typical examples are the CO2 extrusion upon excitation of anti-inflamatory 2-arylpropionic acids, such as ketoprofen.
PT07454
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 293 (Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)) on page 389