Photochemical parameters of the studied photochromic systems Z1/F− and Z2/F− measured in DMSO-d6 solution (T = 298.15 K)a.
| Photochromic system | Azo–hydrazo PSS (% azo) | Hydrazo–azo PSS (% azo) | Φ A–H (%) | Φ H–A (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z1/F− | 98 | 49 | 9.5 ± 0.5 | 0.19 ± 0.04 |
| Z2/F− | 96 | 30 | 23.6 ± 1.1 | 0.11 ± 0.02 |
Φ A–H – photochemical quantum yield of blue azo form transformation to yellow hydrazone form; ΦH–A – photochemical quantum yield of yellow hydrazone form transformation to blue azo form.