Luminescent bichromophoric spiroindolones--synthesis and electronic properties

Novel bichromophoric spirocyclic indolones have been synthesized by an insertion-coupling-isomerization-Diels-Alder domino reaction. The emission colors are strongly affected by the substituents: N-Boc leads to intense blue fluorescence, N-dansyl causes turquoise emission, whereas a 1-anthryl substituent on the butadiene results in yellow luminescence. The latter behavior is rationalized by TDDFT computations as a result of significant geometrical changes.     

Intramolecular electronic energy transfer via exchange interaction in bichromophoric molecules

A theory is presented for intramolecular electronic energy transfer in bichromophoric molecules. Expressions are given for the donor moiety fluorescence (phosphorescence) decay and for its fluorescence (phosphorescence) quantum yield in terms of the average distance between the donor and acceptor moieties and the donor—acceptor bridge flexibility. Comparison with available experimental data supports the predictions of the analysis.     

Intramolecular electronic energy transfer of bichromophoric molecules in a supersonic free jet

The intramolecular electronic energy transfer between two chromophores separated by a methylene chain has been observed in an isolated molecule. The mo     

Fluorescence from molecules between mirrors

A quantum theory calculation is presented of the fluorescence lifetime of an oriented molecule held at a fixed position between a pair of parallel infinite mirrors. When the molecule lies close to one of the mirrors and the mirror—mirror separation greatly exceeds λ, the wavelength of the transition, the results of the classical theory of Kuhn are recovered. In particular it is shown that the molecule does not fluoresce during a period comparable to the half-life of the isolated molecule if the transition is polarized parallel to the mirror. It fluoresces at twice the isolated molecule rate if the transition dipole is perpendicular to the mirror. A brief discussion is given of the problems of molecular interactions with real metal surfaces and the proton fields of optical wave guides.     

Dual Fluorescence of isolated aromatic molecules

Expressions are derived for the S^*₂ and S^*₁ fluorescence quantum yields and response functions of isolated excited aromatic molecules in the statistical limit. The S^*₂ and S^*₁ fluorescences have a common decay time, a property previously considered characteristic of intermediate strong coupling. Data on pyrene, naphthalene, and 3:4-benzopyrene vapours are discussed in relation to the two models.     

Influence of polarity of solvents on the spectral properties of bichromophoric coumarins

Absorption and fluorescence spectra of bichromophoric coumarins were investigated in different solvents and in polymer matrices. These bichromophoric coumarins were composed of a coumarin dimethylamino-substituted at position 7 or unsubstituted coumarin and phthalimide or a 1,8-naphthylimide linked with an iminomethyl bridge to the position 3 or 8 of the coumarin ring. Absorption spectra of 7-dimethylamino derivatives in position 3 of coumarin were quite similar, exhibiting broad bands around 430-440 nm like the parent compound 7-dimethylaminocoumarin-3-carbaldehyde. For coumarin derivatives substituted in position 8, the absorption maximum was shifted to shorter wavelength as for derivatives without position 7 dimethylamino substitution. The most intense fluorescence was observed for 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[(N-phtalimidoyl)iminomethyl]coumarin in polar solvent, while intense fluorescence was observed for 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[N-(1,3-dioxobenz[de]isoquinolinyl)iminomethyl]-coumarin in non polar solvent (chloroform), comparable with the fluorescence of 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin. Spectral measurements of bichromophoric coumarins in polymer matrices revealed that the maxima lies in between those for chloroform and methanol yielding more intense fluorescence then in solutions. Completely different solvent effects were observed for 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[N-(1,3-dioxobenz[de]isoquinolinyl)imino-methyl]coumarin and 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[(N-phtalimidoyl)iminomethyl]coumarin. With addition of polar methanol the intensity of fluorescence decreases, yielding a Stern-Volmer-like constant of 0.54 dm3 mol?1 for 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[N-(1,3-dioxo-benz[de]isoquinolinyl)iminomethyl]coumarin and an even higher one of 1.08 dm3·mol?1 for 7-dimethylaminocoumarin-3-carbaldehyde compared to the rather low one of 0.024 dm3 mol?1 for 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin. Contrary to this, addition of methanol under identical conditions brings about an increase in fluorescence intensity of 7-(N,N-dimethylamino)-3-[(N-phtalimidoyl)iminomethyl]coumarin (about 60-fold). The reasons for these different solvent effects are discussed.     

Axially chiral bichromophoric fluorescent dyes

A new life for Kurt Mislow's authentic amines: Diaminobiphenyls were applied as the framework materials for the synthesis of axially chiral bichromophoric systems with strong CD and CPL effects.     

Fluorescence properties of pyrylretinol

A fluorescent analog of retinol, 3,7-dimethyl-9-(1-pyryl)-2E,4E,6E,8E-nonatetr aene-1-ol (referred to as pyrylretinol, or 1) has been synthesized. The fluorescence properties (e.g. quantum yield, lifetime, steady-state anisotropy, and excitation/emission spectra) of this compound in various organic solvents and in dimyristoylphosphatidylcholine (DMPC) liposomes have been studied, and the results are compared with those obtained from 3-methyl-5-(1-pyryl)-2E,4E-pentadiene-1-ol (2), which has the same fused aromatic ring system but a much shorter acyclic chain. 1 and 2 form excimer in aqueous media and fluorescence anisotropies of both 1 and 2 in DMPC liposomes exhibit an abrupt decrease at approximately 21-23 degrees C, which coincides with the main phase transition temperature of DMPC liposomes, indicating that both compounds may be a useful membrane probe. In addition, the binding and quenching capability of pyrylretinol (1) to bovine serum albumin has been investigated. Pyrylretinol (1) binds with BSA with a binding constant of 3.6 x 10(4) M-1, although the value is somewhat lower than that obtained for retinol (3.06 x 10(5) M-1). Pyrylretinol (1) also quenches the BSA intrinsic fluorescence with the quenching rate constant of 1.67 x 10(13) M-1 s-1 and the value is lower than that obtained for retinol (4.06 x 10(13) M-1 s-1). The binding and quenching studies suggest that pyrylretinol (1) may serve as a useful fluorescence probe for structure/function studies of different retinoid binding proteins.     

Photochemistry of constrained non-conjugated arene-ethene bichromophoric systems

The intramolecular meta photocycloaddition of bichromophores 1-3 is examined and the observed regiochemistry of cycloaddition is rationalised in terms of stabilisation of zwitterionic intermediates and the steric constraints introduced into the 5-phenylpent-1-ene skeleton by the benzylic tether.     

Fluorescence properties of nanosized sulfides

The absorption spectra of nanosized sulfides and selenides (ZnS, CdS, CuS, Cu₂S, AgS, In₂S₃, SnS, PbS, Sb₂S₃, FeS, CoS, NiS, CdSe, and Ag₂Se) showed one absorption band with a maximum at wave-lengths shorter than 300 nm. The UV fluorescence spectra of all of these nanosized sulfides in a polyvinyl alcohol film contained maxima at 380–440 nm. Nanosized sulfides are thus characterized by a very large (up to 15000 cm⁻¹) Stokes shift of fluorescence. In a polyvinyl alcohol film, a decrease in the concentration of cadmium sulfide from 0.05 to 0.002 M led to a threefold increase in the fluorescence intensity. The dependence of the degree of fluorescence buildup on the sulfide concentration is nearly linear. An increase in sulfide concentration to more than 5 × 10⁻³ M in solution led to a complete coagulation of particles.     

Excited state dipole moments and polarizabilities of centrosymmetric and dimeric molecules. I. Model study of a bichromophoric molecule

Refractometric, dielectric and electro-optical absorption measurements are reported for 1-dimethylamino-2,6-dicyano-4-methyl-benzene (I) and 1,4-bis(4′-dimethylamino-3′,5′-dicyanophenyl)bicyclo[2.2.2]octane (II). The evaluation leads to dipole moments and polarizabilities of the ground state as well as the first dipole allowed singlet state. The experimental res excellently substantiate the method of electro-optical absorption measurements in solution. It is shown that the excited dimer wavefunctions of the bichromophoric molecule II localize by solvent induced local site perturbations.     

Photochemical reactions of naphthyl-vinyl non-conjugated bichromophoric systems

2-(1-naphthyl)ethyl vinyl ether undergoes intramolecular 1,2- photocycloaddition whereas the 2-naphthyl isomer yields a product reflecting dimerisation and loss of the elements of acetylene: consistent with such diverse photochemistry, the addition of 2,3-dihydropyran to naphthalene produces only the 1,2-, 1′,2′regioisomer.     

Transport properties of chrysazine-type molecules

Electronic transport properties are presented for the three lowest-energy conformers of the chrysazine molecule. The current–voltage characteristics of these isomers are calculated for two different connections of the molecule to gold leads. The results for the various structures differ so significantly from each other that the specific conformer and its connection to the leads can be identified by its transport characteristics. The calculated transport properties suggest that chrysazine may be used as a molecular optical switch.     

Transport properties of asymmetric-top molecules

Kinetic theory of gases is extended from linear molecules to asymmetric tops. The integration over the velocity of the centre of mass is carried out explicitly and the results are expressed in a form suitable for classical evaluation. These results can also be employed for spherical and symmetric tops.     

Magnetic properties of conjugated molecules

An LCAO SCF perturbation theory is used to discuss the diamagnetic susceptibility and shielding constant contributions associated with ring currents in aromatic molecules. The proton shielding constants are calculated directly from the current density expression for benzene, naphthalene, anthracene and phenanthrene.     

Fluorescence properties of indolenine semi-squarylium dyes

3-Butoxy-4-(1-butyl-3,3-dimethyl-3H-indol-2-ylidenemethyl)-3-cyclobut-1,2-dione exhibited the most intense florescence at fluorescence maxima 536 and 563 nm with fluorescence quantum yield 0.21 among any indolenine semi-squarylium dyes in the crystalline form due to the isolated dimer-type molecular packing and its suitable melting point. This compound showed aggregation-induced emission enhancement.     

Fluorescence properties of mixed-ligand europium carboxylates

Mixed-ligand binuclear and mononuclear europium carboxylate complexes with nitrogen-and phosphorus-containing neutral ligands have been studied by luminescence and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The coordination of neutral ligands through the nitrogen donor atom leads to an increase in electron density at the Eu³⁺ atom. In groups of carboxylates of the same type, the coordination of neutral donor ligands leads to an increase in the relative intensity of the ⁵ D ₀-⁷ F ₄ electric dipole transition. Analysis of the luminescence excitation spectra points to the presence of two excitation energy transfer channels for mixed-ligand europium trifluoroacetate and toluate complexes and of one channel for europium cinnamate complexes with neutral ligands.     

Fluorescence of Xe2 molecules in the vacuum-ultraviolet

Fluorescence of the Xe₂ continuum between 1460 and 1800 Å has been observed during excitation of Xe₂ molecules with CO fourth positive bands from a microwave discharge lamp. Fluorescence spectra at different Xe and added gas pressures show that in collisions with Xe or Kr atoms, the excited Xe₂ diatoms are efficiently relaxed to low vibrational levels of the ¹Σ_u⁺ and ³Σ_u⁺ potentials without being quenched noticeably. With Kr the rate constant for relaxation out of the primarily excited high vibrational levels is found to be about 3×10^?11 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1.