Electrochemical studies of verdazyl radicals.
The redox properties of verdazyl radicals are presented using cyclic voltammetry techniques. These radicals can be reversibly reduced as well as oxidized. Electron-donating and -withdrawing substituents have significant effects on the oxidation and reduction potentials as well as the cell potential (E(cell) = | E(ox) degrees - E(red) degrees |) for these radicals; a correlation between the electron spin distribution and redox properties is developed.
Gilroy
Joe B
JB
Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
McKinnon
Stephen D J
SD
Koivisto
Bryan D
BD
Hicks
Robin G
RG