Synthesis, solvatochromism and large two-photon absorption cross-sections of water-soluble dipicolinate-based pyridinium salts

Haibo Xiao*, Chong Mei, Bo Li, Ning Ding, Yanzhen Zhang, Tingting Wei

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

15 Scopus citations

Abstract

Three D-π-A type pyridinium salts based on dipicolinate were synthesized. Compared to the corresponding neutral chromophores, enhanced two-photon absorption activity and water solubility were obtained. When measured by the Z-scan technique at 800 nm, the three molecules display considerably high values of two-photon absorption cross-section. The two-photon absorption cross-section values were found to be in the range 2421-25,318 GM. In addition, the three molecules exhibit pronounced negative solvatochromism and possess absorption spectral sensitivities to pH and to changes in the water content of tetrahydrofuran.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1051-1055
Number of pages5
JournalDyes and Pigments
Volume99
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Dipicolinate
  • Pyridinium salt
  • Solvatochromism
  • Two-photon absorption
  • Water-soluble
  • Z-scan technique

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Synthesis, solvatochromism and large two-photon absorption cross-sections of water-soluble dipicolinate-based pyridinium salts'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this