Abstract:The synthesis and characterization of a new photoswitchable anthracene compound, anthracene-2,6-dithioacetate, is presented. The compound dimerises in solution upon irradiation with UV light and thin films can be formed on gold surfaces from both the monomer and photodimer.
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