The mechanochemical activation of a pyrimidine dimer

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the mechanochemical activation of a pyrimidine dimer and its isomers.
• Utilized mechanochemical activation on a cyclobutane-based mechanophore.
• Analyzed the reactivities of different pyrimidine isomers after photodimerization.
• Demonstrated varying reactivities between the individual isomers of pyrimidine.
• Showed distinct activation responses to mechanochemical stimuli.