Photoisomerization of indolinespirobenzopyran in anionic clay matrices of layered double hydroxides

Abstract
Sulfonated indolinespirobenzopyran (SP–SO3 ) was intercalated into the Mg/Al or Zn/Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in the presence of toluene-p-sulfonic acid (PTS). The new intercalates exhibited reversible photoisomerization between SP–SO3 and merocyanine (MC). The presence of PTS was critical for the reversible photoisomerization. MC was very stable and the rate constant of decolorization was –7S–1. SP interacted with non-polar portions between the layers although MC interacted with the polar interior surface of the LDH.

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