Time-resolved EPR spectra of the triplet excited states of diaminoacridine guests in polar potassium hydrogen phthalate single crystals

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2006 Jan 21;8(3):379-85. doi: 10.1039/b510076c. Epub 2005 Nov 18.

Abstract

Mixed crystals of potassium hydrogen phthalate containing 3,6-diaminoacridine were photoexcited with visible light and the resulting triplet excited states were analyzed by time resolved EPR spectroscopy. Spectra from discrete growth sectors were compared with powders and polycrystalline glasses prepared at various pHs. The data yield the predominant protonation state and orientation of the triplets in each of a pair of growth sectors bounding the positive and negative ends of the polar crystal.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aminoacridines / chemistry*
  • Aminoacridines / metabolism
  • Aminoacridines / radiation effects
  • Crystallization
  • Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Light*
  • Phthalic Acids / chemistry*
  • Phthalic Acids / metabolism
  • Phthalic Acids / radiation effects
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Aminoacridines
  • Phthalic Acids
  • phthalic acid