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The complete determination of all rate and equilibrium constants of the network of reversible chemical reactions involving the anthocyanin analogue, 3′,4′-dihydroxy-7-O-β-d-glucopyranosyloxyflavylium chloride, was achieved by means of UV-visible spectroscopy, flash photolysis and pH jumps monitored by stopped-flow. An energy level diagram containing all the data was obtained. A detailed step by step procedure illustrating all the calculations is reported.
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Petrov, V., Gavara, R., Dangles, O. et al. A flash photolysis and stopped-flow spectroscopy study of 3′,4′-dihydroxy-7-O-β-d-glucopyranosyloxyflavylium chloride, an anthocyanin analogue exhibiting efficient photochromic properties. Photochem Photobiol Sci 12, 576–581 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1039/c2pp25329a
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