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Reversible operation of chiral molecular scissors by redox and UV light

Authors :
Takuzo Aida
Kazushi Kinbara
Takahiro Muraoka
Source :
Chemical Communications. :1441-1443
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Upon changing the oxidation state, a reversible open-close motion of chiral molecular scissors, composed of a redox-active ferrocene pivot and an isomerizable azobenzene strap, can be realized only by UV light.

Subjects

Subjects :
Metals and Alloys
General Chemistry
Photochemistry
Redox
Catalysis
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
chemistry.chemical_compound
Azobenzene
chemistry
Ferrocene
Oxidation state
Materials Chemistry
Ceramics and Composites

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Chemical Communications
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....2641e0d3ad63c2073673d649aae2135c

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