Dithienylethene‐Based Gated Ambichromic Dyads

A set of dithienylethene (DTE)-based ambichromic dyads containing an acido-, photo-, and electrosensitive indolino[2,1-b]oxazolidine (BOX) unit displays gated photochromism. Ring opening of BOX prevents photoinduced electrocylization between open and closed forms of DTE. The photochromic performances are regenerated by two different pathways. NMR and electrochemical studies evidence interactions between indolenium and phenyl–thienyl sidearms. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.