A new axially-chiral photochemical switch

Axially chiral bis(azo) derivative 1 undergoes photochemical isomerisation, which can be seen with circular dichroism and pitch measurements of the induced cholesteric phases.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2003-03 (5), p.598-599
Main Authors: Pieraccini, Silvia, Masiero, Stefano, Spada, Gian Piero, Gottarelli, Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Axially chiral bis(azo) derivative 1 undergoes photochemical isomerisation, which can be seen with circular dichroism and pitch measurements of the induced cholesteric phases.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/b211421f