Abstract
The molecular conformation of a bis-helicenic terpyridine system is strongly modified upon binding to Zn(ii) ion, a process that is accompanied by large changes in the optical and chiroptical properties. This system affords a new type of helicene-based chiroptical switching.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Ligands
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Models, Molecular
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Molecular Conformation
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Optical Phenomena*
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Polycyclic Compounds / chemistry*
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Pyridines / chemistry*
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Stereoisomerism
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Zinc / chemistry*
Substances
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Ligands
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Polycyclic Compounds
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Pyridines
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helicenes
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Zinc