Hemithioindigo-An emerging photoswitch

Wiedbrauk S, Dube H (2015)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2015

Journal

Tetrahedron Letters Elsevier

Book Volume: 56

Pages Range: 4266-4274

Journal Issue: 29

DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.05.022

Abstract

Hemithioindigo (HTI) is an emerging photoswitch with many advantageous properties compared to the commonly used photoswitches like azobenzenes, spiropyranes, or dithienylethenes. In this DIGEST the syntheses, physical and photophysical properties of HTI photoswitches and mechanistic explanations for the latter are reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on those distinct properties that render HTIs into unique phototools. Additionally, a broad variety of applications ranging from supramolecular to biological chemistry is presented to highlight the great potential of HTIs as upcoming, alternative photoswitches.

Authors with CRIS profile

Henry Dube

Involved external institutions

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Wiedbrauk, S., & Dube, H. (2015). Hemithioindigo-An emerging photoswitch. Tetrahedron Letters, 56(29), 4266-4274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2015.05.022

MLA:

Wiedbrauk, Sandra, and Henry Dube. "Hemithioindigo-An emerging photoswitch." Tetrahedron Letters 56.29 (2015): 4266-4274.

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