A functional molecular device displaying its functions under the action of
an electrical field is provided. A Louis base molecule, exhibiting
positive dielectric constant anisotropy or exhibiting dipole moment along
the long-axis direction of the Louis base molecule, is arrayed in the
form of a pendant on an electrically conductive linear or film-shaped
principal-axis molecule of a conjugated system, via a metal ion capable
of acting as a Louis acid. The resulting structure is changed in
conformation on application of an electrical field to exhibit its
function. The electrically conductive linear or film-shaped
principal-axis molecule and the Louis base molecule form a complex with
the metal ion. On application of the electrical field, the Louis base
molecule performs a swinging movement or a seesaw movement to switch the
electrical conductivity of the principal-axis molecule. This molecule
exhibits electrical characteristics which may be reversed depending on
whether or not the molecule has been subjected to electrical field
processing. A molecular device having a function equivalent to one of
CMOS may be produced from one and the same material.