title: A simple molecule-based octastate switch.
abstract: Dithienylethene oxazolidine hybrid system connected through an isomerizable double bond exists under eight molecular states on demand. Combinations of electrocyclization of dithienylethene, Z/E isomerization and acid-base oxazolidine change cause selective addressabilities. Two intricate gated photochromic performances allow the execution of an 8-step molecular switch, which renders this molecular system the most complex known up to date.
authors.affiliation: Université Lille Nord de France , UDSL, CNRS UMR 8516, LASIR, BP83, Lille cedex 06, France.
authors.forename: György
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Szalóki
authors.forename: Guillaume
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sevez
authors.forename: Jerôme
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berthet
authors.forename: Jean-Luc
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pozzo
authors.forename: Stéphanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Delbaere