Abstract
The synthesis and spectroscopic properties of some novel photochromic 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans are reported. Varying the size of an ortho-substituent on one of the geminal aryl rings allows the rate of fade of the photogenerated color to be controlled.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 843-855 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Heterocycles |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 17 Feb 2003 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |