Nitrate and perchlorate salts of a silver(I) complex from 5-methyl-2-(2,3-diaza-4-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)buta-1,3-dienyl)thiophene

Bis(5-methyl-2-(2,3-diaza-4-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)buta-1,3-dienyl)thiophene) silver(I) complex was synthesized in high yield by refluxing 5-methyl-2-(2,3-diaza-4-(5-methyl-2-thienyl)buta-1,3-dienyl)thiophene (L) with silver nitrate or silver perchlorate in anhydrous acetonitrile. The product thus formed was well characterized by NMR, IR, UV–Vis and mass spectroscopies as well as elemental analysis and electrochemical analysis. Molecular structures of compounds L, [L₂Ag]NO₃ and [L₂Ag]ClO₄ were determined by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. It was found that the C=N double bond of the ligand rotated during the course of ligand coordination in the case of the perchlorate salt but not in the case of the nitrate salt.     

Synthesis of 2,5 -Bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)thiophene and 2,5-Bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)pyrrole

Syntheses of 2,5-bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)thiophene 3 and 2,5-bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)pyrrole 4 are described. The key step involves Stetter reaction between 4-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde and divinyl sulfone. Cyclizaton of the resulting 1,4-bis-(4-methyl-2-thienyl)-1,4-butanedione 2 with Lawesson's reagent gives 2,5-bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)thiophene 3, whereas condensation with ammonium acetate provides the 2,5-bis(4-methyl-2-thienyl)pyrrole 4.     

Tetra-EDOT substituted 3D electrochromic polymers with lower band gaps

A couple of novel electrochromic materials poly(2,3,4,5-tetrakis(2,3-hydrothieno[3,4-b]dixin-5-yl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrrole)(P(t-EDOT-mPy))and poly(5,5',5",5'"-(thiophene-2,3,4,5-tetrayl)tetrakis(2,3-dihydrothieno[3,4-b][1,4]dioxine))(P(t-EDOTTh))are electrodeposited via multi-position polymerization of their tetra-EDOT substituted monomers t-EDOT-mPy and t-EDOT-Th,respectively.Compared with the linear 2D structured poly(thiophene)(E_g=2.2 eV)and poly(2,5-bis(2,3-dihydrothieno[3,4-b][1,4]dioxin-5-yl)thiophene)(E_g=1.7eV),P(t-EDOT-Th)(E_g=1.62eV)has the lowest band gap.Hence,we speculate that the band gaps of the two polymers,having 3D structures,are decreased in contrast to non-substituted polymers or bi-EDOT substituted polymers,thiophene and 1-methyl-1H-pyrrole.The results indicated that P(t-EDOT-Th)thin films are more stable and show higher transmittance amid two polymers,which may find their utilization in organic optoelectronics.     

Theoretical and experimental study of low band gap polymers for organic solar cells

A combined theoretical and experimental investigation of the electronic structure and optical properties of poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), poly[3-(4-octylphenyl)thiophene] (POPT) and poly[3-(4-octylphenoxy)thiophene] (POPOT) is reported. In comparison with P3HT, POPT and POPOT exhibit better stabilities and the presence of an oxygen atom and/or a phenyl ring in the side chains enhances conjugation. Quantum chemical calculations have been performed on oligomers of increasing chain length to establish the changes in the electronic and optical properties when going from P3HT to the new derivative POPOT. The knowledge of the structure of these polymers is of utmost importance in understanding their optical properties in different phases (solution and condensed phase). The calculations indicate that, in opposition to P3HT and POPT polymers where the introduction of alkyl chains and the pendant phenyl disturbs the planarity of the backbone of the conjugated segment, POPOT has a better degree of organization in both states: the conjugated chain remains planar even in the presence of the phenoxy groups. Finally, the exciton binding energy is evaluated for these polymers and allows us to conclude that the POPOT is a promising polymer for photovoltaic applications when compared to P3HT and POPT.     

1,2-双[2-甲基-5-(3,4-二氟苯基)噻吩-3-基]全氟环戊烯的合成

在冰浴条件下, 2-甲基噻吩(1)与液溴反应生成3,5-二溴-2-甲基噻吩(2); 在－78 ℃条件下, 硼酸三丁酯加入2, 得到2-甲基-3-溴-5-硼酸基噻吩(3); 3,4-二氟溴苯与3反应得到2-甲基-3-溴-5-(3,4-二氟苯基)噻吩(4); 在－78 ℃下全氟环戊烯与4反应, 得到一种新的二芳基乙烯类光致变色化合物1,2-双[2-甲基-5-(3,4-二氟苯基)噻吩-3-基]全氟环戊烯(DT-1). 用IR, NMR, MS和元素分析确定了化合物DT-1的结构, 并对该化合物的光致变色特性进行了初步研究.     

Synthesis and properties of polythiophenes with conjugated side‐chains containing carbon–carbon double and triple bonds

Two soluble side‐chain conjugated polythiophenes, poly{3‐[2‐(4‐octyloxy‐phenyl)‐vinyl]‐thiophene} (P3OPVT) and poly{3‐(4‐octyloxy‐phenylethynyl)‐thiophene} (P3OPET) have been synthesized successfully. In P3OPVT and P3OPET, substituted benzene rings are connected with the polythiophene backbone through trans carbon–carbon double bond and carbon–carbon triple bond, respectively. Absorption spectra of the P3OPVT and P3OPET both show two absorption peaks located in UV and visible region, respectively. The results of optical and electrochemical measurements indicate that the conjugated side‐chains can reduce the bandgap effectively. This type of side‐chain conjugated polythiophenes may be promising for the applications in polymer photovoltaic cells and field effect transistors. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 2206–2214, 2006     

Alkylthio‐Substituted Polythiophene: Absorption and Photovoltaic Properties

Two polythiophene derivatives with electron‐donating alkylthio side chains, poly[(3‐hexylthio)thiophene] (P3HST) and poly[(3‐hexylthio)thiophene‐alt‐thiophene] (P3HST‐co‐Th) have been synthesized and characterized. Both P3HST and P3HST‐co‐Th show broader absorption peaks than poly(3‐hexylthiophene). Meanwhile, the alkylthio side chains decrease the HOMO energy level of the polymers, which benefits the higher open circuit voltage of the polymer solar cells (PSCs) based on the polymer as donor. PSCs have been fabricated with the polymers as donor and [6,6]‐phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester as acceptor (1: 1, w/w). The devices based on P3HST and P3HST‐co‐Th show an open circuit voltage of 0.63 V, and a power conversion efficiency of 0.34% and 0.5%, respectively, under the illumination of AM1.5, 80 mW · cm⁻².

     

π-Conjugated soluble and fluorescent poly(thiophene-2,5-diyl)s with phenolic,hindered phenolic and p-C6H4OCH3 substituents. Preparation,optical properties,and redox reaction

Dehalogenation polycondensation of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2,5-dibromothiophene with Mg and a zerovalent nickel complex as well as chemical oxidative polymerization of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene with FeCl₃ gives poly[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)thiophene-2,5-diyl] P3(4-MeOPh)Th. Treatment of soluble P3(4-MeOPh)Th with BBr₃ converts the OCH₃ group to an OH group and gives poly[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)thiophene-2,5-diyl] P3(4-OHPh)Th. Oxidative polymerization of 3-[3,5-di-t-butyl-4-{(trimethylsilyl)oxy}phenyl]thiophene with FeCl₃ in an aqueous medium directly affords another kind of polythiophene with a sterically hindered phenolic group, poly[3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)thiophene-2,5-diyl] P3(4-OH-3,5-tBu₂Ph)Th. An organometallic dehalogenation polymerization using a nickel complex also affords P3(4-OH-3,5-tBu₂Ph)Th. All the polymers described above show strong photoluminescence in a region of 500–600 nm. Oxidation of P3(4-OH-3,5-tBu₂Ph)Th with PbO₂ gives stable radical species as confirmed by IR and ESR spectroscopy. Electrochemical redox behavior of the polymers is compared with that of other polythiophenes. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Effect of side‐chain end groups on the optical,electrochemical, and photovoltaic properties of side‐chain conjugated polythiophenes

Three new side‐chain conjugated polythiophene derivatives, poly{3‐[2‐(3‐methoxy‐4‐octyloxy‐phenyl)‐vinyl]‐thiophene} (P3MOPVT), poly{3‐[2‐(3,5‐dimethoxy‐4‐octyloxy‐phenyl)‐vinyl]‐thiophene} (P3DMOPVT), and poly{3‐[2‐(3,4‐dioctyloxy‐phenyl)‐vinyl]‐thiophene} (P3DOPVT), were synthesized by Wittig‐Hornor reaction and GRIM method and compared with poly{3‐[2‐(4‐octyloxy‐phenyl)‐vinyl]‐thiophene} (P3OPVT) for investigating the effect of the end groups of the conjugated side‐chain on the properties of the polymers. Owing to the electron‐donating ability of methoxy groups, the visible absorption peaks of P3MOPVT and P3DMOPVT solutions and films become stronger and red‐shifted compared with P3OPVT. The electrochemical bandgaps of the four polymers are 2.15 eV for P3OPVT, 1.99 eV for P3MOPVT, 1.85 eV for P3DMOPVT, and 2.36 eV for P3DOPVT, respectively, which indicate that the electron‐donating ability of the methoxy end group on the conjugated side chain of P3MOPVT and P3DMOPVT and the large steric hindrance of the two octyloxy end groups on the conjugated side chain of P3DOPVT have obvious influence on the electrochemical properties of the side‐chain conjugated polythiophenes. Polymer solar cells were fabricated with a structure of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/Polymer:PCBM/LiF/Al. The best device, based on P3DMOPVT, shows a power conversion efficiency of 1.63% under the illumination of AM1.5, 80 mW/cm². © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem 44: 4916–4922, 2006     

A proton and optic dual-control molecular switch based on photochromic diarylethene bearing a rhodamine unit

A novel fluorescent switch based on rhodamine B and photochromic diarylethene, 1-[2-methyl-5-(4-methoxylphenyl)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-rhodamine B hydrazine-Schiff base-phenyl)-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene (1), has been successfully synthesized through the condensation of rhodamine B hydrazine and 1-[2-methyl-5-(4-methoxylphenyl)-3-thienyl]-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-formylphenyl)-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene. UV and FL measurements reveal that the compound exhibits good photochromic properties responsive to proton and optic dual inputs. Upon irradiation with 297 nm light, the colorless solution of compound 1 turns blue, while the blue solution becomes colorless after irradiated with visible light (λ>450 nm). Furthermore, upon an addition of H⁺, the fluorescence resonance energy transfers from the rhodamine unit (FRET donor) to the closed-ring diarylethene unit (FRET acceptor), although no energy transfer occurs when the diarylethene is in the open-ring form. The emission intensity of the rhodamine can be modulated with proton and UV/vis light and molecular-level signal communication has been constructed, indicating high potentials of the compound in molecular switches or naked eye recognition systems.     

Synthesis and some transformations of 2-(2-thienyl)naphtho[1,2-d]oxazole

Condensation of 1-amino-2-hydroxynaphthalene with thenoyl chloride in 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone medium afforded 2-(2-thienyl)naphtho[1,2-d]oxazole. The latter was brought into electrophilic substitution reactions like nitration, bromination, sulfonation, formylation, and acylation. The reactions proceeded via electrophilic attack at the 5-position of the thiophene ring, but the nitration and bromination occurred involving both the thiophene and naphthalene fragments.     

Effects of substituted side‐chain position on donor–acceptor conjugated copolymers

The optical properties and electrical properties of a series of low‐band‐gap conjugated copolymers, in which alkyl side chains were substituted at various positions, were investigated using donor–acceptor conjugated copolymers consisting of a cyclopentadithiophene derivative and dithienyl‐benzothiadiazole. With substituted side chains, the intrinsic properties of the copolymers were significantly altered by perturbations of the intramolecular charge transfer. The absorption of poly[2, 6‐(4,4‐bis(2‐octyl)‐4H‐cyclopenta‐[2,1‐b:3,4‐b′]dithiophene)‐alt‐4, 7‐bis(4‐octyl‐thiophene‐2‐yl)benzo‐2,1,3‐thiadiazole] [ PCPDT‐ttOTBTOT ( P2 )], which assumed a tail–tail configuration, tended to blue shift relative to the absorption of poly[2,6‐(4,4‐bis(2‐octyl)‐4H‐cyclopenta‐[2,1‐b:3,4‐b′]dithiophene)‐alt‐4,7‐bis (thiophene‐2‐yl)benzo‐2,1,3‐thiadiazole] [ PCPDT‐TBTT ( P1 )]. The absorption of poly[2,6‐(4,4‐bis(2‐octyl)‐4H‐cyclopenta‐[2,1‐b:3, 4‐b′]dithiophene)‐alt‐4,7‐bis(3‐octyl‐thiophene‐2‐yl)benzo‐2,1,3‐thiadiazole] [ PCPDT‐hhOTBTOT ( P3 )], which assumed a head–head configuration, was blue shifted relative to that of P2 . The electrical transport properties of field‐effect transistors were sensitive to the side chain position. The field‐effect mobility in P2 (μ₂ = 1.8 × 10^?3 cm²/V s) was slightly lower than that in P1 (μ₁ = 4.9 × 10^?3 cm²/V s). However, the mobility of P3 was very low (μ₃ = 3.8 × 10^?6 cm²/V s). Photoexcitation spectroscopy showed that the charge generation efficiency (shown in transient absorption spectra) and polaron pair mobility in P1 and P2 were higher than in P3 , yielding P1 and P2 device performances that were better than the performance of devices based on P3 . © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2011     

4H-Chromenone Glycosides from Eranthis hyemalis (L.) SALISBURY

Investigation of the tubers of Eranthis hyemalis (Ranunculaceae) afforded six chromenone glycosides. Their structures have been elucidated mainly by spectroscopic (FAB-MS, 2D-NMR techniques) and chemical methods (acidic and enzymatic hydrolysis) as 9-{[(β-D -glucopyranosyl)oxy]methyl}-8,11-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyrano[2,3-g][1]benzoxepin-4-one ( 1 ), 9-{[(β-D -gentiobiosyl)oxy]methyl}-8,11-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyrano[2,3-g][1]benzoxepin-4-one( 2 ), 9-{[(β-D -glucopyranosvl)oxy]melhyl}-8,11-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxy-methyl)-4H-pyrano[2,3-g][1]benzoxepin-4-one( 3 ), 8-{(2E)-4-[(β-D -glucopyranosyl)oxy]-3-methylbut-2-enyl}-5,7-dihydroxy-2-methyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one ( 4 ), 8-{(2E)-4-[(β-D -glucopyranosyi)oxy]-3-methylbut-2-enyl}-5,7-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one ( 5 ), and 7-{[(β-D -glucopyranosy1)oxy]methyl}-2,3-dihydro-2-(l-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-4-methoxy-5H-furo[3,2-g][1]benzopyran-5-one ( 6 ). Compound 2 exhibited negative inotropic activity.     

新型亲水性共轭聚合物的制备及光催化制氢性能

制备了聚({4,8-双[(2,5,8,11,14,17,20-七氧二十二烷-22-基)氧基]苯并[1,2-b∶4,5-b']二噻吩}-交替-[2,5-二(噻唑-2-基)吡嗪])(P7O-2N-2N)和聚({4,8-双[(2,5,8,11,14,17,20-七氧二十二烷-22-基)氧基]苯并[1,2-b∶4,5-b']二噻吩}-交替-[3,6-双(5-溴-2-噻吩基)-1,2,4,5-四嗪])(P7O-4N)2个亲水性共轭聚合物, 通过调节主链含氮杂环上氮原子的位置, 系统研究了主链结构对材料吸收光谱、 能级、 氢结合自由能及光催化性能的影响. 研究发现, 与P7O-2N-2N相比, P7O-4N表现出更强的链间聚集、 更低的氢结合自由能及更好的光催化制氢性能.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymethacrylates,Polyacrylates, and Poly(Methylsiloxane)S Containing 4-[S(-)-2-Methyl-1-Butoxy]-4′-(ω-Alkanyl-1-OXY)-α-Methylstilbene Side Groups

Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of polymethacrylates, polyacrylates, and poly(methylsiloxane)s containing 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-1-butoxy]-4′-(ω-alkanyl-1-oxy)-α-methylstilbene side groups with ω-alkanyl from 11-undecanyl to 2-ethyl are presented. According to both differential scanning calorimetry and thermal optical polarized microscopy analyses, the poly(methylsiloxane)s containing 1-octyl and 1-hexyl as ω-alkanyl groups exhibit enantiotropic S _A and S _C* mesophases. All other polymers display only an enantiotropic S _A mesophase.     

Diastereoselective cyclization in chiral diarylethene crystals: polymorphism and selectivity

[structure: see text] An optically active photochromic diarylethene, (S)-1-(2-methyl-5-phenyl-3-thienyl)-2-[2-methyl-5-(4-(3-methyl-1-penten-1-yl)phenyl)-3-thienyl]perfluorocyclopentene ((S)-1a), was synthesized. (S)-1a formed two crystalline phases, alpha- and beta-phases. The diarylethene underwent a photochromic reaction in solution and even in the single-crystalline phase. In solution, no diastereoselection was observed. On the other hand, in the beta-crystalline phase, only one diastereomer (S,R,R)-1b was produced. No such diastereoselection was observed in the alpha-crystalline phase.     

Synthesis and some transformations of 2-(2-thienyl)-1(3)H-imidazo[4,5-f] quinoline

2-(2-Thienyl)-1(3)H-imidazo{cm[4,5-f]}quinoline was synthesized by the Weidenhagen reaction of quinoline-5,6-diamine with thiophene-2-carbaldehyde. Its methylation in the system KOH-DMSO gave isomeric 1-methyl-2-(2-thienyl)-1H- and 3-methyl-2-(2-thienyl)-3H-imidazo{cm[4,5-f]}quinolines, the latter being the major product. The 3-methyl derivative was subjected to electrophilic substitution reactions (bromination, nitration, formylation, acylation, sulfonation). Depending on the conditions, electrophilic attack was directed at the thiophene or quinoline fragment or both these.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(methylsiloxane)S Containing 4-[S(-)-2-Methyl-1 -Butoxy1-4′ -[p-(ω-alkan-l-yloxy)benzoyloxy]-α-methylstilbene Side Groups

The syntheses of poly(methylsiloxane)s containing 4-[S(-)-L-methyl-1 -butoxy] -4′-[p-(ω -alkan -1 -yloxy)benzoyloxy] -a-methylstilbene side groups containing 11-undecanyl (18), 8-octyl (19), 6-hexyl (20), and 3-propyl (21), of a poly[(50-55%)-methyl-co-(45-50%)-dimethylsiloxane] containing 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-1-butoxy]-4′-[p-(8-octan-1-yloxy)benzoyloxy]-α-methylstilbene side groups (22) and of a poly(methylsiloxane) containing a 1:1 molar ratio of 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-1 -butoxyl]-4′ -[p-(8-octan-1 -yloxy)benzoyloxy] -α-methylstilbene and 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-l -butoxyl-4′ -[p-(6-hexan-1-yloxy)-benzoyloxyl-α-methylstilbene side groups (23) are described. All polymers and copolymers were characterized by a combination of differential scanning calorimetry and thermal optical polarized microscopy techniques. 18 exhibits an enantiotropic S _A, while 19, 20, 21, and 23 display both enantiotropic s _A and S*_c mesophases. 22 exhibits only an enantiotropic s: mesophase. In addition, all polymers and copolymers exhibit sidechain crystallization. These results have demonstrated that extending the length of the rigid part of the mesogenic unit of 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-l-butoxy]-4′-(ω-alkan-l-yloxy)-α-methylstilbene to 4-[S(-)-2-methyl-l-butoxy]-4′ -[p-(ω-alkan-l -yloxy)benzoyloxy]-α-methylstilbene increases the tendency of the resulting poly(methylsiloxane)s toward polymesomorphism.     

Synthesis of 1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxalines and pyrido[3′,4′:9,8][1,5,6]oxadiazonino[3,4-b]quinoxalines via a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reaction

The reaction of 6-chloro-2-(1-methylhydrazino)quinoxaline 4-oxide 8 with furfural, 3-methyl-2-thiophene-carbaldehyde, 2-pyrrolecarbaldehyde, 4-pyridinecarbaldehyde and pyridoxal hydrochloride gave 6-chloro-2-[2-(2-furylmethylene)-1-methylhydrazino]quinoxaline 4-oxide 5a , 6-chloro-2-[1-methyl-2-(3-methyl-2-thienyl-methylene)hydrazino]quinoxaline 4-oxide 5b , 6-chloro-2-[1-methyl-2-(2-pyrrolylmethylene)hydrazino]quinoxa-line 4-oxide 5c , 6-chloro-2-[1-methyl-2-(4-pyridylmethylene)hydrazino]quinoxaline 4-oxide 5d and 6-chloro-2-[2-(3-hydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-2-methyl-4-pyridylmethylene)-1-methylhydrazino]quinoxalme 4-oxide 5e , respectively. The reaction of compound 5a or 5b with 2-chloroacrylonitrile afforded 8-chloro-3-(2-furyl)-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxaline-5-carbonitrile 6a or 8-chloro-4-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-(3-methyl-2-thienyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-1,2-diazepino[3,4-b]quinoxaline-5-carbonitrile 6b , respectively, while the reaction of compound 5e with 2-chloroacrylonitrile furnished 11-chloro-7,13-dihydro-4-hydroxy-methyl-5,14-methano-1,7-dimethyl-16-oxopyrido[3′,4′:9,8][1,5,6]oxadiazonino[3,4-b]quinoxaline 7.     

Syntheses of Conjugated Polymers for Photonics

Summary: By the Suzuki coupling reaction of 9,9-dioctyl-2,7-bis(1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl)fluorene ( I ) and 3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl 2,5-dibromobenzenesulfonate ( II ) the alternating poly{[9,9-dioctylfluoren-2,7-diyl]-alt-[2-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-phenoxysulfonyl)-1,4-phenylene]} ( III ) was synthesized. Alkaline hydrolysis of III gave a conjugated polyelectrolyte carrying sulfonic acid groups ( IV ). Monomers 2,5-dibromo-3-[2-(pyren-1-yl)vinyl]thiophene and 2,5-dibromo-3-[2-(quinolin-4-yl)vinyl)thiophene were prepared and copolymerized with I to afford poly{[9,9-dioctylfluoren-2,7-diyl]-alt-[3-(2-(pyren-1-yl)vinyl)thiophen-2,5-diyl]} ( V ) and poly{[9,9-dioctylfluoren-2,7-diyl]-alt-[3-(2-(quinolin-4-yl)-vinyl)thiophen-2,5-diyl] ( VI ), respectively. Conjugated backbone of V contains the conjugated pyrene unit in the side chain. Similarly the side chain of VI contains the conjugated quinoline structure unit which can be for instance protonated. By the Suzuki polycondensation reaction of I and of the prepared methyl 3-(2,7-dibromocarbazole-9-yl)propionate ( VII ) the new poly{[9,9-dioctylfluorene-2,7-diyl]-alt-[9-(2-methoxycarbonylethyl)carbazole-2,7-diyl]} ( VIII ) was synthesized and characterized.