Synthesis and photoisomerization of rhodopsin-based molecular switches

  1. Blanco-Lomas, M. 1
  2. Campos, P.J. 1
  3. Sampedro, D. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

Revista:
European Journal of Organic Chemistry

ISSN: 1434-193X

Año de publicación: 2012

Volumen: 32

Páginas: 6328-6334

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1002/EJOC.201200870 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-84868118473 WoS: WOS:000310476000003 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: European Journal of Organic Chemistry

Resumen

A new family of switches based on a rhodopsin chromophore is presented. These new photoswitches fulfil most of the required features for an efficient switch to be used in practical applications. The synthetic route is simple and versatile and enables substituents capable of acting as anchoring points to be incorporated. Also, substitution can be used to fine tune the switches' properties. The photostationary state can be reached easily by using low-energy light compatible with complex environments. Thermal reset allows these switches to operate through on/off cycles. © 2012 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.