The use of aryloxy oxalyl chlorides (AOCs), aryloxy oxalyl tert-butyl peroxides (AOBs), and diaryl oxalates (DAOs) for unimolecular generation of phenoxyl-based radicals under solution and rigid matrix conditions is described. AOCs are usable for photochemical generation of phenoxyl radicals, but are only conveniently stable as precursors when 2,6-di-tert-butylated derivatives are used. AOBs may be used as thermal precursors to aryloxyl radicals, since they typically decompose within 2-3 h at 60-85 degrees C to give phenols. (1)H-NMR solution kinetic studies find that DeltaH() = 31 kcal/mol, and DeltaS() = +3.4 cal/mol-K for decomposition of phenoxyoxalyl tert-butyl peroxide, consistent with substantial concertedness in peroxide bond cleavage. AOBs and the more stable DAOs are also convenient photochemical phenoxyl radical precursors. AOBs yield phenoxyl radicals more readily by photolysis than do corresponding DAOs, but the DAOs have fewer side reactions that can quench the product phenoxyl radicals.

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