Rational design of a visible-light photochromic diarylethene: a simple strategy by extending conjugation with electron donating groups was written by Tang, Shanliang;Song, Fengling;Lu, Meiheng;Han, Keli;Peng, Xiaojun. And the article was included in Science China: Chemistry in 2019.Reference of 10243-15-9 This article mentions the following:
Photochromic diarylethenes have been widely used in many fields. However, their cyclization process must be induced by UV light. In this article, a simple strategy is developed by extending π-conjugation with electron donating groups. The modified diarylethene derivative can photocyclize under 405-nm light with a good photochromic efficiency. Meanwhile, its absorption and moderate fluorescence can be switched effectively in both directions by visible lights (405 and 520 nm, resp.) in different solutions and in living cells. We believe that this simple method will become a versatile strategy for developing various diarylethylenes with visible-light photochromism. In the experiment, the researchers used many compounds, for example, 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzo[b]thiophene (cas: 10243-15-9Reference of 10243-15-9).
3-Bromo-2-methylbenzo[b]thiophene (cas: 10243-15-9) belongs to benzothiophene derivatives. Benzothiophene is used as starting material for the synthesis of bioactive molecules. The core structure is a part of various pharmaceutical substances and natural products. It is found within the chemical structures of pharmaceutical drugs such as raloxifene, zileuton, sertaconazole, and also BTCP.Reference of 10243-15-9
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