Pyridine-cored V-shaped π-conjugated oligomers: synthesis and optical properties

A new series of V-shaped pyridine-cored π-conjugated oligomers are synthesized utilizing two-fold Heck/Suzuki coupling reactions. Optical properties of these compounds (λ_max=390–449 nm, Φ_fl=79–5%, in solutions) are discussed. They are shown to be thermally stable and soluble in common organic solvents. Stilbenoid oligomers exhibited much higher fluorescence quantum yields than tri- and tetra-phenylethylene substituted oligomers in solutions.     

Highly emissive hand-shaped π-conjugated alkynylpyrenes: synthesis, structures, and photophysical properties

Three alkynyl-functionalised, hand-shaped, highly fluorescent and stable emitters, namely, 2-tert-butyl-4,5,7,9,10-pentakis(p-R-phenylethynyl)pyrenes have been successfully synthesized via a Pd/Cu-catalysed Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction. The chemical structures of the alkynylpyrenes were fully characterized by their (1)H/(13)C NMR spectra, mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. Synchrotron single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed that there is a 1-D, slipped, face-to-face motif with off-set, head-to-tail stacked columns, which are clearly influenced by the single, bulky, tert-butyl group in the pyrene ring at the 2-position. Detailed studies on the photophysical properties in both solutions and thin films strongly indicate that they might be promising candidates for optoelectronic applications, such as organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) or as models for investigating the fluorescent structure-property relationship of the alkynyl-functionalised pyrene derivatives.     

New 1,2,4‐ and 1,3,4‐oxadiazole materials: synthesis,and mesomorphic and luminescence properties

The synthesis and liquid crystalline properties of new series of 1,2,4‐ and 1,3,4‐oxadiazole derivatives (2a–f and 5a–f respectively) are reported. These compounds contain only one terminal flexible alkoxy chain, the other terminal substituent is a protecting benzyl group. All compounds of series 2 exhibit an enantiotropic nematic phase. The homologue with the longest chain (2f) displays an enantiotropic dimorphism smectic A– nematic. None of the compounds of series 5 shows mesomorphism and only crystal–isotropic transitions were observed. The liquid crystalline properties were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry, polarizing optical microscopy and X‐ray measurements. Luminescence properties, in chloroform solution, of 2f and the series 5 compounds were evaluated. Good photoluminescence quantum yields for compounds of series 5 were observed. Compound 2f, incorporating the 1,2,4‐oxadiazole ring shows a very strong reduction in emissive properties.     

Self-assembled β-NaGdF4 microcrystals: hydrothermal synthesis, morphology evolution, and luminescence properties

A self-assembly process has been designed for the controlled synthesis of β-NaGdF(4) with uniform morphology, dimension, and considerable monodispersity under a gentle hydrothermal condition using sodium citrate as the chelating agent. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum (EDS), and up-conversion (UC) photoluminescence spectra were used to characterize the samples. The results indicate that the NaGdF(4) microcrystal can be rationally modified in phase, size, and morphology through tuning the pH value, sodium citrate content, and reaction time. Moreover, the hybrid process of the crystal growth and the self-assembly were thoroughly discussed, and a possible formation mechanism was proposed. Furthermore, the UC luminescence properties as well as the emission mechanisms of β-NaGdF(4):17%Yb(3+)/3%Ln(3+) (Ln = Er, Tm, Ho) microcrystals were systematically investigated. It is found that under 980 nm excitation, only limited emission bands were discovered which can be attributed to the energy gap and migration function of the Gd(3+) ions in the β-NaGdF(4) microcrystals. It is expected that the synthetic strategy can be applied to prepare many other types of micro- and nanocrystals as well.     

Chemical-stimuli-controllable circularly polarized luminescence from anion-responsive π-conjugated molecules

Introduction of a BINOL-boron moiety to dipyrrolyldiketones as precursors of anion-responsive π-conjugated molecules results in the formation of a chiral environment in the form of anion-free receptors and anion-binding complexes. Conformation changes by inversion (flipping) of two pyrrole rings as a result of anion binding can control the chiroptical properties of the anion receptors. In particular, appropriate pyrrole β-substituents induce distorted receptor π-planes and, as a result, give larger circularly polarized luminescence (CPL), which can be tuned by chemical stimuli (anions). This is the first example of chemical-stimuli-responsive CPL properties.     

Triphenylpyridine-based star-shaped π-conjugated oligomers with triphenylamine core: synthesis and photophysical properties

Two novel star-shaped π-conjugated oligomers bearing a triphenylpyridine moiety as peripheral units and triphenylamine as a core have been synthesized via the threefold Heck/Sonogoshira coupling reaction protocol and their absorption and fluorescence properties have been examined. These oligomers showed excellent solubility in common organic solvents, emit light in blue and violet regions, and have high thermal stability.     

Syntheses and properties of linear π-conjugated molecules composed of 1-azaazulene and azulene

Two compounds, 6-(1-azaazulen-2-yl)ethynylazulene (8) and 6-(2-azulenyl)ethynylazulene (10), were synthesized using the Sonogashira-Hagihara cross-coupling reaction followed by decarboxylation with concentrated phosphoric acid. Compounds 8 and 10 were characterized by ¹H and ¹³C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Based on the results, both compounds were confirmed to have π-conjugation throughout their molecular structures. The acidic responsivity of compounds 8 and 10 was evaluated using UV–Vis and ¹H NMR spectroscopy. Compound 8 was found to be highly sensitive to trifluoroacetic acid, with its 1-azaazulenyl moiety acting as a base. Compound 10 generated azulenium cations when mixed with excess amounts of trifluoroacetic acid.     

Novel π-conjugated molecules based on diimidazopyridine: Significantly improved the photophysical,thermal and electrochemical properties bearing different aryl substituents

A series of π-conjugated molecules based on diimidazolepyridine derivatives were designed, synthesized by Suzuki coupling reaction and cyclization reaction and characterized. Diimidazolepyridine motif as the main structure could improve the thermal stability and optical property of the materials. All of the target compounds exhibited good thermal stabilities with T_d values in the range of 416–490?°C. These compounds showed steady blue light emissions in the range of 424–478?nm and high quantum yields (0.33–0.69) in solution. Especially, compound 4f achieved appropriate energy gap (E_g?=?2.69?eV) and high fluorescence quantum yields (Φ_f?=?0.69) because of introducing electron-donating group, such energy gap was helpful to electronic transfer and transport. The materials have great potential for good electronic-transmission materials in OLEDs.     

Synthesis and reactivity of enediyne–nucleobase hybrids: effect of intramolecular π-stacking

Three distinct classes of nucleobase-containing enediynes 1–9 with varying nature of the linker have been synthesized to explore the effect of π-stacking interaction in accelerating the rate of Bergman cyclization (BC). Chemical reactivity study, both experimental and computations demonstrated the important role that aromatic π-stacking interactions between the appended nucleobases within an enediyne frame play in lowering the activation barrier of Bergman cyclization.     

Quantum-coherence and correlations in π-conjugated molecules and multichromophoric systems

Chemistry is intrinsically founded on quantum mechanical principles and examples of quantum-mechanical phenomena abound on a range of energy and length scales. In this article some examples of quantum-mechanical phenomena that can be probed by optical spectroscopy are discussed. Recent experimental studies of quantumcoherence in electronic energy transfer in π-conjugated polymers are reported as examples of weak correlations. The nature of the electron-hole binding energy for excitons in organic systems is investigated as a case of intermediate correlations. Possible experimental probes of strong correlations involved in chemical reactions are critically examined in the final section of the paper.     

Hybrid organo–inorganic polymer systems: synthesis,structure, and properties

Hybrid compositions based on organic and inorganic reactive oligomers have been synthesized. It has been shown that variation of the chemical composition of the organic and inorganic components gave rise to the possibility for directed regulation of the properties of the materials obtained.     

Bridged 3,3″′-didodecylquaterthiophene-based dimers: design,synthesis, and optoelectronic properties

Five functionalized quaterthiophene dimers including a non-conjugated bridge have been designed and efficiently synthesized. The synthetic pathways explored toward these dimers revealed unexpected features, such as the direct formation of secondary and tertiary quaterthiophene amines through a procedure initially developed for the preparation of primary amine exclusively. All these dimers possess a promising potential for the elaboration of semiconducting materials with a charge transport of higher dimensionality compared to quaterthiophene.     

The pyridazine–tetrathiafulvalene conjugates: synthesis,photophysical, and electrochemical properties

To study the electronic interactions in donor–acceptor (D–A) conjugates as a precursor of optoelectronic materials, a series monopyridazine-annulated tetrathiafulvalenes and a bispyridazine-annulated tetrathiafluvalene were synthesized by a condensation reaction of 2,3-dimethoxycarbonyl-6,7-dibutylthiotetrathiafulvalene or/and 2,3,6,7-tetramethoxycarbonyltetrathiafulvalene with hydrazine hydrate and structurally characterized by conventional chemical and physical methods. Their electronic properties have been studied experimentally by the combination of electrochemistry and UV–vis spectroscopy. All of monopyridazine-tetrathiafulvalene conjugates 7–13 show intramolecular charge transfer interaction in ground states, which is rationalized on the basis of density functional theory. Their HOMO energy levels and E_g^opt values were estimated to be ?4.88 to ?5.07 eV from cyclic voltammetry and 2.43–2.79 eV from the absorption spectra, respectively. The X-ray crystallographic analyses of the pyridazine–tetrathiafulvalene conjugates 7, 11–13 are also reported.     

α-Carbofunctional silanols: synthesis,structure, properties

In the present review, data on methods of synthesis, reactivity, biological activity and structure of α-carbofunctional silanols having X—C—SiOH (X = Hal, O, S, N) geminal moiety, have been classified and analyzed.     

Molecular complex of C60 fullerene with an organic π-donor,bis(methylenedithiotetrathiafulvalene): synthesis,crystal structures,and properties

A new molecular complex based on [60]fullerene, namely, (BMDT-TTF)·C₆₀·2CS₂ (1) (where BMDT-TTF is bis(methylenedithiotetrathiafulvalene)) was synthesized. The molecular and crystal structures of 1 were established by X-ray diffraction analysis. Complex 1 has a layered structure, layers of C₆₀ molecules alternating with those formed by BMDT-TTF molecules and CS₂ molecules located between them. In complex 1, there are short contacts between C₆₀ and the donor molecules, which results in a changed BMDT-TTF geometry. The donor molecules in 1 form in addition short S...S contacts. The data of IR spectroscopy indicate that the charge transfer to the fullerene molecule is insignificant if at all present. The conductivity of a single crystal of 1 measured at 20 °C using a four-contact method is 2·10^–5 ( cm)^–1.     

Copper(II) complexes of thiazolylazo dye with triphenylphosphine and or NCS− as coligands: synthesis,spectral characterization,electrochemistry and luminescence properties

A series of copper(II) complexes [Cu(L₁ or L₂ or L₃)(PPh₃)₂(N₃)₂] (1a–3a) and [Cu(L₁ or L₂ or L₃)(PPh₃)₂(NCS)₂] (1b–3b) (where L₁ = 4-(4′-phenyl,2′-thiazolylazo)chlorobenzene, L₂ = 4-(4′-phenyl,2′-thiazolylazo)bromobenzene, and L₃ = 4-(4′-phenyl,2′-thiazolylazo)iodobenzene) have been prepared and characterized on the basis of microanalytical data, molar conductances, magnetic moments, UV-Vis, infrared, and ESR spectra. On the basis of electronic spectra and magnetic susceptibility octahedral geometry has been proposed for the complexes. The ESR spectral data provide information about their structures on the basis of Hamiltonian parameters and degree of covalancy. The electrochemical behavior of the complexes showed that the redox responses of Cu(II) complexes shifted to more negative potential with decrease in electron-withdrawing substituents on the azo ligands. Complexes exhibit blue-green emission with high-quantum yield.     

Dicyano and pyridine derivatives of β-carotene: synthesis and vibronic, electronic, and photophysical properties

Density functional theory and time-dependent density functional theory calculations provide pictures of the molecular orbitals involved in the ground and excited states of two cyano derivatives of 8'-apo-β-caroten-8'-al synthesized via an acid-base-catalyzed Knoevenagel condensation reaction. Population analysis shows that the symmetry-allowed transition, S(0) ((1)A(g)) → S(2) ((1)B(u)) based on the C(2h) symmetry is a HOMO (highest occupied molecular orbital) to LUMO (lowest unoccupied molecular orbital) π → π* transition with electron densities located mostly on the polyene chain. Calculated and actual steady-state absorption spectra show similar features with low-energy peak maxima between 550 and 600 nm.     

Phenazineoxonium chloranilatomanganate and chloranilatoferrate: synthesis,structure, magnetic properties,and Mössbauer spectra

Russian Chemical Bulletin - Crystalline compounds (H3O)2(phz)3M2(C6O4Cl2)3·(CH3COCH3) n ·(H2O) n (n = 0?2, M = Mn (1), Fe (3)) were obtained in an acetone-water-tetrahydrofuran...     

Physicochemical properties of π-π complexes of zinctetraphenylporphyrin with aromatic molecules

Features of the solvation of zinctetraphenylporphyrin (ZnTPP) in benzene, toluene,ortho-, meta-, andpara-xylenes were studied by a thermogravimetric method. The temperature ranges of the stability and the compositions of the corresponding specific - complexes were determined from the results of the thermogravimetric investigation of the crystallosolvates of the metalloporphyrin with the solvent molecules, and the energy characteristics of the intermolecular metalloporphyrin—solvent interactions were calculated.Institute of the Chemistry of Nonaqueous Solutions, Russian Academy of Sciences, 153018 Ivanovo. Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 7, pp. 1545–1548, July, 1992.