Synthesis of Laser Dyes

Abstract

This report describes the progress made in attempts to prepare seven laser dyes. These dyes all have a 2-(4-pyridyl-1,3-oxazole structure one dye. The synthesis of one dye 2-N-methyl-4-pyridinium) phenanthro 9,10-D-1,3-oxazole tosylate (I) has been completed. Preliminary testing has shown this dye to have a quantum fluorescence yield of 0.99. It absorbs at 410 nm and fluoresces at 534 nm in ethanol. Determination of the lifetime and output under optimum conditions is yet to be done. Work is continuing on the preparation of derivatives of I with methoxy groups on the phenanthrene ring. Three aminoketone hydrochlorides derived from 1-indanones have been prepared. These are 2-amino-1-indanone, 3,3-dimethyl-2-amino-1-indanone and 5-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2-amino-1-indanone. Attempts are being made to convert these into the corresponding 2-(4-pyridyl)-1, 3-oxazoles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202249

Entities

People

  • John H. Hall

Organizations

  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Alcohols
  • Anhydrides
  • Availability
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Dyes
  • Fluorescence
  • Laser Dyes
  • Lasers
  • Low Temperature
  • Military Research
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Quantum Yields
  • Security

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  • Chemistry

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  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Organic Chemistry

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  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing