Intrinsically photochromic ionic liquids.
Intrinsically photochromic ionic liquids can be prepared by simple combination of methyl orange, a well-known example of a photochromic azobenzene derivative, and the appropriate organic cations. These novel compounds are light responsive and maintain the properties peculiar to ionic liquids, a win-win situation.
Branco
Luís C
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REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal.
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