Thermochromism of the disproportionation equilibrium of π-dimer radical anion complexes bridged by scandium ions

Junpei Yuasa, Shunichi Fukuzumi

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Abstract

Semiquinone radical anion (Q·-) forms a stable π-dimer with neutral p-benzoquinone (Q), bridged by two or three scandium ions (Sc3+) to afford Q·--nSc3+-Q (n = 2,3), which is in disproportionation equilibrium with Q and hydroquinone (QH2). The number of binding scandium ions changes depending on temperature, causing a remarkable color change associated with the change in the ESR spectra.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)642-644
Number of pages3
JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
Volume2
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Mar 2004

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