The synthesis of 3H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyrans linked to mono-, di-, or terthiophene via an acetylenic junction is described (Schemes 2 and 3). The synthetic approaches involve successive Sonogashira coupling reactions. The photochromic properties in solution of these novel materials were investigated under continuous irradiation.
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