The photochromic parameters of a set of 26 thiophene-substituted [3H]-naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans were studied by flash photolysis. The experimental results obtained along with molecular modelling approaches (molecular mechanics and quantum calculations) allowed us to propose structure-property relationships. From this approach, the main structural modifications able to induce large variations in electronic absorption, fading rates and coloration ability are discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The photochromic parameters of a set of 26 thiophene-substituted [3H]-naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans were studied by flash photolysis. The experimental results obtained along with molecular modelling approaches (molecular mechanics and quantum calculations) allowed us to propose structure-property relationships. From this approach, the main structural modifications able to induce large variations in electronic absorption, fading rates and coloration ability are discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.