Abstract
A new stable diarylnitroxide with two 2-pyridyl groups in the ortho-positions of the phenyl rings, in the close vicinity to the NO fragment, was obtained. Conformational flexibility of the molecule provides stimuli-responsive reversible on/off switching of the intramolecular interactions, stabilizing the oxidized and reduced states of the nitroxide (due to the n-π* interaction and the intramolecular H-bonding, respectively) and giving rise to novel properties. The intrinsic electrofluorochromism of the oxoammonium cation rigidified by the intramolecular N−O bond between the pyridyl lone pair and the O atom was first disclosed. Structural simplicity and facile synthesis of the diarylnitroxide make it promising for creating novel types of redox-switchable molecular logic gates.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e202400323 |
Journal | European Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 27 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry