Journal of Photoscience
- Volume 1 Issue 1
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- Pages.61-62
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- 1994
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- 1225-8555(pISSN)
CIS-TRANS ISOMERISM OF 2, 2'-DIMETHOXYAZOBENZENE
Abstract
Upon exposure to daylight, trans-2,2'-dimethoxyazobenzene isomerized to give a equilibrium mixture of 70% cis and 30% trans isomer. The high photo-steady concentration of cis isomer is discussed compared with that of azobenzene.
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