Diphenylamine adds to the ethylene bond of excited trans-di(alpha-naphthyl)
ethylene (1). Dependence of the quantum yields of mono- and bi-molecular re
actions of 1, cis-di(alpha-naphthyl)ethylene 2, and dihydropicene 3 on amin
e concentration was studied. On this basis and theoretical analysis of the
kinetic scheme a conclusion was drawn that amine interacts with excited 1 w
ith a diffusion-limited rate but has no effect on the photochemical activit
y of 2 and 3. The reaction mechanism was discussed.