In general, the isomerization occurs somewhat slower and exhibits a more disperse temporal behavior than for azobenzene. |
For the pathway of cis-trans isomerization of olefins, we suggest distinguishing conjugated olefins of little polarity from other cases. |
As the chromophore is a polyene, there are several double bonds capable of isomerization. |
The bond selectivity and unidirectionality of the isomerization in bR are in striking contrast with those of the isolated chromophore. |
Thus, a volume-conserving model seems to be needed for the isomerization of stilbene dendrimers with these large molecular weights. |
In addition, the isomerization of olefins with small molecular weight in glassy solvent at 77 K have been proposed to proceed by H-T mechanism. |