Photoprocesses in Bis-Diethylamino Derivatives of 1,4- and 1,3-Distyrylbenzene.

The photoprocesses of diethylamino derivatives of 1,4- and 1,3-distyrylbenzenes in MeCN were studied using absorption, luminescence, H NMR, and laser kinetic spectroscopy. Compounds and undergo intersystem crossing to the triplet state and exhibit delayed fluorescence. It was concluded that dye radical anions and radical cations are formed upon dismutation of the triplet state in the presence of an electron donor or acceptor.

A novel fluorescent sensor for diammonium and metal ions based on a supramolecular charge-transfer complex of bis(aza-18-crown-6)-containing dienone.

A bis(aza-18-crown-6)-containing 2,5-di(benzylidene)cyclopentanone and a bis(ammoniopropyl) derivative of 1,2-di(4-pyridyl)ethylene in MeCN were found to form a supramolecular charge-transfer complex, which can act as an "off-on" fluorescent sensor for the Ca and 1,12-dodecanediammonium ions. The molecular structure of this complex in solution was studied by density functional theory calculations.

Synthesis, Structure and Photochemistry of Dibenzylidenecyclobutanones.

A series of symmetrical dibenzylidene derivatives of cyclobutanone were synthesized with the goal of studying the physicochemical properties of cross-conjugated dienones (ketocyanine dyes). The structures of the products were established and studied by X-ray diffraction and by NMR and electronic spectroscopy. All the products had ,-geometry.

Structure-Property Relationships of Dibenzylidenecyclohexanones.

A series of symmetrical dibenzylidene derivatives of cyclohexanone were synthesized with the goal of studying the physicochemical properties of cross-conjugated dienones (ketocyanine dyes). The structures of the products were established and studied by X-ray diffraction, NMR spectroscopy, and electronic spectroscopy. All products had the ,-geometry.