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Polarity-dependent barriers and the photoisomerization dynamics of molecules in solution

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: The dynamics of molecular isomerizations that involve major charge redistributions are studied using picosecond lasers. The usual assumptions that the isomerization barrier is independent of temperature and constant within a solvent series are found to be incorrect due to solvent polarity effects. Polarity and hydrogen bonding effects on isomerizations involving large dipole moment changes (p-dimethylaminobenzonitrile) and those involving a polar intermediate (t-stilbene) are discussed.

Source: Chemical Physics Letters

DOI: 10.1016/0009-2614(87)85181-3

Authors: J.M. Hicks, M.T. Vandersall, E.V. Sitzmann, K.B. Eisenthal

Institution: Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies

Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,270

OpenAlex ID: W2104236823

FWCI: 17.24

Cites: 57

Cited by: 241

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