Redox-Switched Exciton-Coupled Circular Dichroism: A Novel Strategy for Binary Molecular Switching

Steffen Zahn, James W. Canary

Angewandte Chemie International Edition · 1998 · 98 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Intense chiroptical properties and efficient reversibility of the chemical redox cycle support the adaptability of the CuI/CuII complex system 1/2 for the development of a binary molecular device. Reduction proceeds with ascorbic acid, and oxidation with ammonium persulfate.