Synthesis of Novel Iono- and Photochromic Spiropyrans Derived from 6,7-Dihydroxy-8-Formyl-4-Methyl-2H-Chromene-2-One

Novel photochromic spiropyrans (SPPs) containing 6′-hydroxy group were synthesized and their spectral properties as well as abilities for complexation with metal ions studied. In solutions they exist as equilibrium mixture of spirocyclic (A) and merocyanine (B) isomers. The largest content of merocy...

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Main Authors: Olga G. Nikolaeva, Alexey V. Tsukanov, Evgenii N. Shepelenko, Boris S. Lukyanov, Anatoly V. Metelitsa, Olga Yu. Kostyrina, Alexander D. Dubonosov, Vladimir A. Bren, Vladimir I. Minkin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Photoenergy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/238615
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Summary:Novel photochromic spiropyrans (SPPs) containing 6′-hydroxy group were synthesized and their spectral properties as well as abilities for complexation with metal ions studied. In solutions they exist as equilibrium mixture of spirocyclic (A) and merocyanine (B) isomers. The largest content of merocyanine form was found for the derivative with an electron-donating methyl group in position 5 of hetaryl fragment. The irradiation of SPPs in acetonitrile shifts the equilibrium to the B form. Similar effect causes the addition of metal cations due to formation of colored complexes with merocyanine isomers.
ISSN:1110-662X
1687-529X