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Other names 3,3-diphenyl-3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.111.746![]() |
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Properties | |
C25H18O | |
Molar mass | 334.418 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless solid |
Melting point | 158–160 °C (316–320 °F; 431–433 K) |
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Warning | |
H411 | |
P273,P391,P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
3,3-Diphenyl-3H-naphthopyran is anorganic compound that is the parent of several related naphthopyrans. This family of compounds are used asphotochromic dyes inophthalmic glasses.[1] The compound is a colorless solid.
The synthesis of naphthopyrans starts with2-naphthol.[2]
Upon exposure to UV-radiation, thepyran ring opens. The products, "photomerocyanines", are yellow to red dark colored.[3]