Aryl imidazoisoindoles for intrinsic 10π pericyclic photochromism with nonlinear acid responsiveness

Organic Chemistry Frontiers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Taichi Muto, Chigusa Goto, Shohei Katao, Tsuyoshi Kawai
DOI: 10.1039/d6qo00016a
Cited by: 1
References: 45

Abstract

New aryl imidazoisoindoles were synthesized and identified as 10π photochromic systems. Catalytic amounts of acid significantly accelerate the ring-opening reaction, exhibiting nonlinear acid responsiveness.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry Nonlinear Optical Materials Studies Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Organic Chemistry Frontiers
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
8
Pages
2287–2297
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN