A general framework for the solvatochromism of pyridinium phenolate betaine dyes

Marcos Caroli Rezende, Andrés Aracena

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Abstract

A general framework for the solvatochromic behavior of pyridinium phenolate betaine dyes is presented, based on the variations with the medium of the electrophilic Fukui functions of their electron-pair donor and acceptor moieties. The model explains the 'anomalous' solvatochromic behavior of large betaines, which change their behavior from negative to inverted, when electron-pair donor and acceptor groups are separated by a conjugated chain of variable size.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)77-81
Number of pages5
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume558
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Feb 2013
Externally publishedYes

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