12dioxetane
1,2-Dioxetane is a four-membered heterocyclic organic compound containing two adjacent oxygen atoms within the ring. It has the chemical formula C2H4O2. This molecule is characterized by a strained ring system due to the presence of the peroxide linkage within the small ring. The strain makes 1,2-dioxetane relatively unstable and prone to decomposition.
The decomposition of 1,2-dioxetane typically involves the cleavage of the C-C bond, leading to the formation
While 1,2-dioxetane itself is a relatively simple structure, substituted derivatives are of significant interest. Substituents can