ABSTRACT
Irradiation of 5,12-didecyloxytetracene leads to a plano- and a centrosymmetric photodimer, inducing a large spectral shift; the monomer is restored by gentle heating or irradiation at λ ≤ 300 nm. In addition, self-assembly of 2,3-didecyloxytetracene affords organogel nanofibers.
Acknowledgments
The CNRS, the French Ministry of Research, Région Aquitaine and the Fonds der Chemischen Industrie are thanked for financial support.