Theoretical and experimental exploration of the photochemistry of resveratrol: beyond the simple double bond isomerization

Abstract

The photochemical isomerization of resveratrol has been the subject of recent studies in which contradictory results were reported. The photoproduct mixture of this reaction needs to be considered more complex than the coexistence of cis and trans isomers. An unidentified third product, at least, has been detected in various studies although its nature was unknown. In this work, we aim to provide a thorough description of the photochemical course of this reaction through experimental and computational approaches working in a synergetic association.