Spectroscopic properties of a series of imines are presented. The imines are synthesized in organic laboratory at SUNY Oneonta using an environmentally friendly synthesis. Some of the imines are photochromic, while others are fluorescent. One of the goals of this project is to understand how the difference in structure between the imines affects their spectroscopic properties. The spectroscopy of the photochromic imines are studied using 405 nm light, a tungsten lamp and a visible spectrometer with fiber optic input. The reflectance spectrum of the imine can be monitored as it changes from the keto form back to the enol form. The fluorescent imines are studied using a fluorometer and the excitation and emission spectra are investigated.

Spectroscopic properties of a series of imines

245th National Meeting (2013)

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