Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1999
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
The photochemistry of two 1,8-naphthalimide derivatives, N-butyl-1,8- naphthalimide (HB) and N-butyl-4-butylamino-1,8-naphthalimide (44), were studied to determine their mechanism of photoactivity as related to tissue welding and viral inactivation. A mixture of the N-substituted derivative (HB) with n-butylamine shows formation of a charge transfer complex. The fluorescence emission spectrum of the 4- substituted derivative ( 44) shows a dual fluorescence nature characteristic of two distinct conformations. One is the normal, planar conformation, while the other is an anomalous, orthogonal conformation. The anomalous conformation has been related to the twisted internal charge transfer or TICT state. This state is highly polar and is favored in polar solvents. Irradiation of 44 leads to the formation of a fluorescent photoproduct. The fluorescent photoproduct appears to be HB, a second, non-fluorescent photoproduct is postulated to be n-butylimine. It is the second photoproduct which is reactive and suspected to be the initiator for the tissue welding properties of related 4-substituted naphthalimide derivatives.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Dyes and dyeing -- Chemistry Photochemistry
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
71
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Morfitt, Steven J., "A Photochemical Study of Substituted 1,8-Naphthalimide Dyes" (1999). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 651.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/651