Characterization of A New Organic Photochromic Compound

A new organic photochromic compound, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(4-fluoro)-benzal-5-pyrazolone ethanyl-thiosemicarbazone (PM4FBP-ETSC) was found to undergo photochromic reactions in the solid state. Upon irradiation with 365nm light the white powder sample turned light yellow. The photochromic properties were characterized by the time-dependent UV-vis reflective spectra. The structure of PM4FBP-ETSC was determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction.     

Synthesis,Crystal Structure and Photophysical properties of a Novel Molecule Containing a Triarylamine and an Oxadiazole Units

2-{3-[2-（4-N,N-Di-p-tolylaminophenyl)ethenyl]phenyl}-5-(4-bromophenyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazole(1) containing triarylamine and 2,5-diaryl-1,3,4-oxadiazole units was prepared by hornerWitting reactions.The structure of the compound was confirmed by ^1H NMR,IR ,MS and elemental analyses.The crystal structure of 1 was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis.UV absorpiton spectra and photoluminescent spectra were measured.     

Synthesis,Bioactivity and Crystal Structure Analysis of 2-（Benzo [d]isothiazol-3-yloxy）-N-（3-cyano-l-（4- fluorophenyl）-lH-pyrazol-5-yl） Acetamide

A novel benzisothiazolin-3-one derivative, 2-（benzo[d]isothiazol-3-yloxy）-N-（3- cyano-l-（4-fluorophenyl）-lH-pyrazol-5-yl） acetamide （8）, was synthesized from the initial compound benzo[d]isothiazol-3（2H）-one （BIT） 1 and 4-fluoroaniline 3. The structure of the target compound 8 was determined by elemental analyses, IR and 1H NMR. The single crystals of intermediate compound 6 and the target compound 8 were obtained and determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. The preliminary biological activity was also evaluated and the results showed tile target compound exhibited a good anti-microbial activity.     

Synthesis and Properties of a Novel Photochromic Compound

A new photochromic compound containing pyrazolone-ring was synthesized, and its crystal structure was determined on X-ray singlecrystal diffraction, which belongs to monoclinic crystal system, space group P21/c. The UV spectrum of the compound is studied.     

A Theoretical Study on the Photochromic Mechanism of 1-Phenyl-3-methyl-4-（6-hydro-4-amino-5-sulfo-2,3-pyrazine）-pyrazole-5-one

The photochromic mechanism of 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-（6-hydro-4-amino-5-sulfo-2,3- pyrazine）-pyrazole-5-one has been investigated using the density functional theory（DFT）. The solvent effect is simulated using the polarizable continuum model（PCM） of the self-consistent reaction field theory. According to the crystal structure of the title compound, an intramolecular proton transfer mechanism from enol to keto form was proposed to interpret its photochromism. Bader＇s atom-in-molecule（AIM） theory is used to investigate the nature of hydrogen bonds and ring structures. Time-dependent density functional theory（TDDFT） calculation results show that the photochromic process from enol to keto form is reasonable. The conformation and molecular orbital analysis of enol and keto forms explain why only intramolecular proton transfer is possible. The results from analyzing the energy and dipole moments of enol form, transition state and keto form in the gas phase and in different solvents have been used to assess the stability of the title compound.     

Photochromic properties and reaction mechanism of naphthopyran

The photochromic properties and reaction mechanism of title compounds have been examined with steady method on compounds 3-phenyl-3-[3-methylbenzothiophene-2-yl]-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran (1) and 3-phenyl-3-[benzofuran-2-yl]-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran (2) and nanosecond laser flash photolysis techniques on compound 3-phenyl-3-[1,2-dimethylindol-3-yl]-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran (3). The influence of oxygen on transient spectra and decay kinetics of compound 3 has been investigated. Both excited singlet state and triplet state are involved in the photochromic mechanism of compound 3. The influence of molecular structure on photochromic behavior has been studied also. Decay kinetics indicated that the lifetime of colored forms of 1 and 2 were several orders of magnitude longer than that of 3.     

一种新光致变色二芳基乙烯化合物的合成、光致变色反应动力学、荧光和结构研究

The photochromic diarylethene, 1,2-bis[2-methyl-5-（3-trifluoromethylphenyl）-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene （BMTTP）, was synthesized and its photochromic kinetics, fluorescence and X-ray structure were investigated. This compound underwent a photochromic reaction both in solution and the single crystalline phase. Its cyclization/cycloreversion process was determined to be zeroth/first order reaction, respectively, and this is the first report on the cyclization/cycloreversion reaction order. In addition, its fluorescence property was also discussed.     

Intermolecular and intramolecular electron transfer from eosin ester to viologen

The covalently -(CH2)10- linked eosin-butylviologen compound has been synthesized. The photoinduced electron transfer of eosin ester and butylviologen as well as the influence of addition of cyclodextrin or amylose into the solution of linked compound on the system have been studied by the absorption spectra, fluorescence spectra and fluorescence lifetime. The results indicated that the intramolecular electron transfer is much more efficient than the intermolecular one. Due to the formation of inclusion complex, the process of intramolecular electron transfer was changed after adding cydodextrin or amylose.     

Synthesis and Crystal Structure of 1,2-Bis（2-benzimidazolyl）benzene

The title compound C6H4(C7H5N2)2 was prepared by the condensation of o-phenylenediamine with o-phthalic acid and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV and ^1H NMR spectra, and its structure was determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction,showing the compound molecule belongs to (72 point group. A ID chain structure was formed by the intermolecular hydrogen bonds (N(2)H…N(I)).     

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Biological Activities of 2- （4-Fluorophenyl） -2-oxo-1-（1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl） ethyl morpholine-4-carbodithioate

The title compound, 2-（ 4-fluorophenyl ） -2-oxo-1-（ 1H-1, 2,4-triazol-1-yl ） ethyl morpholine-4-carbodithioate, was synthesized and its structure was confirmed by means of IR, MS, 1 H NMR and elemental analysis. The single crystal structure of the title compound was determined by X-ray diffraction. The preliminary biological test showed that the synthesized compound possesses some biological activities.     

Synthesis,Characterization and Photochromic Properties of Novel Naphthopyrans with Hydrazone Unit Residue

A series of naphthopyrans with hydrazone unit ( 8a – 8m ), were synthesized and characterized by ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, IR and HRMS. The photochromic properties were investigated under continuous irradiation, in particular regard to the fatigue resistance and the lifetime of the colored open form in solution and polymers. The results showed that these compounds had both good photochromic properties and high fatigue resistance. Detailed studies showed that representative compound 8d (3,3‐di‐4‐methoxybenzoic acid methylenehydrazino‐[3H]‐naphtho [2,1‐b]pyran) had good photochromic properties in THF solution, in solid state, and in polymers, and exhibited a significant bathochromic shift in the spectra of the open forms compared to known naphthopyrans 9 (3,3‐diphenyl‐[3H]‐naphtho[2,1‐b]pyran). On the other hand, the higher melting points of target compounds are promising for the polymer film preparation through hot‐melt method.     

Synthesis,photochromic mechanism and properties of a novel biindenylidenedione compound containing ferrocene units

A novel biindenylidenedione compound, [2,2′‐bi‐1H‐indene]‐3,3′‐bis [(4‐oxo‐4‐ferrocenylbutanoyloxy)propyl]‐3,3′‐ dihydroxy‐1,1′‐dione was synthesized and characterized fully by ¹H NMR, IR, MS and elemental analysis. The photochromic and photo‐induced radical properties were investigated by means of UV–vis and electron spin resonance spectroscopy, respectively. The results show that the title compound simultaneously exhibits photochromism in the solid state as well as generating stable free radicals under irradiation with 330 nm light. This fact provides evidence for the photochromic mechanism of this kind of compounds. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A New Biindenylidenedione Compound with Two Azobenzene Units:Synthesis and Photochromic Behavior Both in Solution and in the Solid State

A new photochromic biindenylidenedione compound bearing two azobenzene units was synthesized and characterized by means of ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, ESI‐MS and elemental analysis. The photochromic and photo‐induced radical properties were investigated by means of UV‐Vis and electron spin resonance spectroscopy, respectively. The results showed that the title compound exhibited photochromic behavior with good fatigue resistances both in solution and in the solid state.     

Synthesis,Structure and Photochromic Properties of 1-Phenyl-3-Methyl-4-(4-Bromobenzal)-Pyrazolone-5 Thiosemicarbazone

A new organic photochromic compound containing pyrazolone-ring, 1-phenyl-3-methyl-4-(4-bromobenzal)-pyrazolone-5 thiosemicarbazone (PM4BrBP-TSC), was synthesized and characterized by elemental analyses and single crystal X-ray diffraction. The X-ray determination indicated that PM4BrBP-TSC is of orthorhombic system, space group Pbca with cell dimensions of a = 12.184(2) Å, b = 18.121(3) Å, c = 18.554(4) Å, V = 4096.4(12) ų, Z = 8 and R = 0.0387. The photochromic properties and photocolored kinetics of PM4BrBP-TSC were studied by Time-dependent UV-Vis reflectance spectra and fluorescence spectra under 365 nm light irradiation. The crystal structure analysis showed that the photochromic properties were related to the photoisomerization from enol tautomer to keto one.     

An organic photochromic compound: (2S)‐2′‐ethoxy‐1,3,3‐trimethyl‐6′‐(piperidin‐1‐yl)spiro[indoline‐2,3′‐3′H‐naphtho[2,1‐b][1,4]oxazine]

In the course of our synthesis of hybrid photochromic compounds, the unexpected new organic photochromic title compound, C₂₉H₃₃N₃O₂, (I), was obtained. It is a derivative of the parent spirooxazine 1,3,3‐trimethyl‐6′‐(piperidin‐1‐yl)spiro[indoline‐2,3′‐3′H‐naphtho[2,1‐b][1,4]oxazine], (II). The 2′‐ethoxy group gives (I) different photochromic properties from its parent spirooxazine (II).     

DFT/TDDFT Investigation of the Modulation of Photochromic Properties in an Organoboron‐Based Diarylethene by Fluoride Ions

The diarylethene derivative 1,2‐bis‐(5′‐dimesitylboryl‐2′‐methylthieny‐3′‐yl)‐cyclopentene ( 1 ) containing dimesitylboryl groups is an interesting photochromic material. The dimesitylboryl groups can bind to F^?, which tunes the optical and electronic properties of the diarylethene compound. Hence, the diarylethene derivative 1 containing dimesitylboryl groups is sensitive to both light and F^?, and its photochromic properties can be tuned by a fluoride ion. Herein, we studied the substituent effect of dimesitylboron groups on the optical properties of both the closed‐ring and open‐ring isomers of the diarylethene molecule by DFT/TDDFT calculations and found that these methods are reliable for the determination of the lowest singlet excitation energies of diarylethene compounds. The introduction of dimesitylboron groups to the diarylethene compound can elongate its conjugation length and change the excited‐state properties from π→π* transition to a charge‐transfer state. This explains the modulation of photochromic properties through the introduction of dimesitylboron groups. Furthermore, the photochromic properties can be tuned through the binding of F^? to a boron center and the excited state of the diarylethene compound is changed from a charge‐transfer state to a π→π* transition. Hence, a subtle control of the photochromic spectroscopic properties was realized. In addition, the changes of electronic characteristics by the isomerization reaction of diarylethene compounds were also investigated with theoretical calculations. For the model compound 2 without dimesitylboryl groups, the closed‐ring isomer has better hole‐ and electron‐injection abilities, as well as higher charge‐transport rates, than the open‐ring isomer. The introduction of dimesitylboron groups to diarylethene can dramatically improve the charge‐injection and ‐transport abilities. The closed isomer of compound 1 ( 1 C ) has the best hole‐ and electron‐injection abilities, whereas the charge‐transport rates of the open isomer of compound 1 ( 1 O ) are higher than those of 1 C . Importantly, 1 O is an electron‐accepting and ‐transport material. These results show that the diarylethene compound containing dimesitylboryl groups has promising potential to be applied in optoelectronic devices and thus is worth to be further investigated.     

Photochromic and molecular switching behaviour of Schiff base-containing pyrazolone ring

A new Schiff base compound, 4-[[(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)methylidene] amino]-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazol-3-one (I), was synthesised and characterised by elemental analysis and LC-MS, FTIR and ¹H NMR spectra. The photochromic property of the synthesised compound investigated under 365 nm UV irradiation can be observed by solid state absorption and fluorescence spectra. The kinetic study showed that the photochromic reaction was of the pseudo-first-order. The photo-isomerisation was due to photo-induced intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which resulted in enol to keto transformation. The molecular switching behaviour was studied in solution with two inputs in three different systems (OH^? and Ag⁺), (OH^? and Cd²⁺) and (OH^? and Th⁴⁺) based on the UV absorption spectra. It exhibited the logic behaviour of XNOR, AND and NOR for Ag⁺,Cd²⁺ and Th⁴⁺ in alkaline media, respectively.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Photochromic 2H‐Chromenes Based on 3‐Carboxylated Coumarins

New photochromic 2H‐chromenes (=2H‐1‐benzopyrans) including a 3‐carboxylated coumarin nucleus were synthesized from hydroxycoumarins, and, in one case, the corresponding trimethoxysilylcarboxamide was prepared. The photochromic behavior was studied under flash‐photolysis conditions. The introduction of electron‐withdrawing substituents in this position of the coumarin nucleus led to a global and significant bathochromic shift in the spectra of the open forms and to an interesting intensification in the colorability.     

Two 1,3‐Diazabicyclo[3.1.0]hex‐3‐enes with a ‘Tripod’ Core

The photochromic 1,3‐diazabiclyclo[3.1.0]hex‐3‐enes 5 and 6 were synthesized from two premade tris‐aldehydes and two premade aziridinyl ketones and characterized (Scheme 1). Their spectra showed structure? photochromic behavior relationships (SPBR), which were analyzed.     

Structural characterization and photochromic behaviour of a novel compound based on a π‐acidic naphthalene diimide derivative and a double hydroxide‐bridged dinuclear AlIII aqua ion cluster

Noncovalent interactions, such as π–π stacking interactions, C—H…π interactions and hydrogen bonding, are important driving forces for self‐assembly in the construction of functional supermolecules and materials, especially in multicomponent supramolecular systems. Herein, a novel compound based on a π‐acidic naphthalene diimide derivative and a double hydroxide‐bridged dinuclear Al³⁺ aqua ion cluster, namely bis[N,N′‐bis(2‐sulfonatoethyl)‐1,4,5,8‐naphthalene diimide] di‐μ‐hydroxido‐bis[tetraaquaaluminium(III)] tetrahydrate, (C₁₈H₁₂N₂O₁₀S₂)₂[Al₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₈]·4H₂O, was obtained using the above‐mentioned common noncovalent interactions, as well as uncommon lone‐pair–π interactions. Functional molecular modules were connected by these noncovalent interactions to generate obvious photochromic properties. The compound was prepared by the self‐assembly of N,N′‐bis(2‐sulfoethyl)‐1,4,5,8‐naphthalene diimide and Al(NO₃)₃·9H₂O under mixed solvothermal conditions, and was characterized in detail by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction, powder X‐ray diffraction and FT–IR spectroscopy. The thermal stability and photochromic properties were also investigated; furthermore, in‐situ solid‐state UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy and electron spin resonance (ESR) were used to clarify the photochromic mechanism.