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[Pyrrole]naphthopyranes, their preparation, and compositions and (co)polymer matrices containing them

US6203729A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1999
Grant dateMar 20, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/23
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are naphthopyran-type compounds having a pyrrole group annelated in position 5.6, as well as compositions and particularly (co)polymer matrices containing them. These compounds, compositions, and matrices have photochromic properties. These [pyrrole]naphthopyran compounds have the general formula: ##STR1## Articles containing these photochromic compounds, such as ophthalmic and/or solar glasses, lenses, glazing, devices, and the like, are also disclosed.

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