Modular Synthesis of trans-A2B2-Porphyrins with Terminal Esters: Systematically Extending the Scope of Linear Linkers for Porphyrin-Based MOFs

Differently functionalized porphyrin linkers represent the key compounds for the syntheses of new porphyrin-based metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), which have gathered great interest within the last two decades. Herein we report the synthesis of a large range of 5,15-bis(4-ethoxycarbonylphenyl)porphyrin derivatives, through Suzuki and Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions of an easily accessible corresponding meso-dibrominated trans-A₂B₂-porphyrin with commercially available boronic acids or terminal alkynes. The resulting porphyrins were fully characterized through NMR, MS, and IR spectroscopy and systematically investigated through UV/Vis absorption. Finally, selected structures were saponified to the corresponding carboxylic acids and subsequently proven to be suitable for the synthesis of surface-anchored MOF thin films.     

meso-Multi(iodophenyl) porphyrins: synthesis, isolation, and identification

We report on a simple method for identification of a series of six meso-substituted porphyrins by ¹H NMR spectroscopy. The meso-substituted porphyrins are synthesized by a simple mixed-aldehyde condensation approach [3,5-di-tert-butylstyrylbenzaldehyde (A) and 4-iodobenzaldehyde (B)] to give the two parent porphyrins (A₄, B₄) and four hybrid porphyrins (A₃B, cis-A₂B₂, trans-A₂B₂, AB₃) which are isolated and characterized.     

Synthesis of porphyrins bearing 1-4 hydroxymethyl groups and other one-carbon oxygenic substituents in distinct patterns

Porphyrins that bear one-carbon oxygenic substituents (hydroxymethyl, formyl, ester) directly attached to the macrocycle afford a compact architecture of utility for diverse applications. Routes to 9 porphyrins bearing such groups in distinct architectures (A₄-, trans-A₂-, trans-A₂B₂-, trans-AB-, and trans-AB₂C-porphyrins) have been explored (A=hydroxymethyl), including porphyrins bearing two one-carbon units in different oxidation states (hydroxymethyl/ester, formyl/ester). The hydroxymethyl group was introduced via TBDMS-protected dipyrromethane precursors.     

Convergent synthesis of meso-ferrocenyl porphyrins for TiO2 sensitization

Electron-donating ferrocenyl moieties have been incorporated into supramolecular carboxyporphyrin architectures Zn(II)-5-ferrocenyl-10,20-bistolyl-15-(4-methylbenzoate)porphyrin (trans-Fc-ZnP-CO₂Me), Zn(II)-5-ferrocenyl-10,15,20-tris(4-methylbenzoate)porphyrin [trans-Fc-ZnP-(CO₂Me)₃], and Zn(II)-5,15-bisferrocenyl-10,20-bis(4-benzoate)porphyrin [trans-Fc₂-ZnP-(CO₂Me)₂] for self-assembly on metal oxide nanoparticles. Efficient and economic synthesis has required a convergent strategy toward reduced symmetry trans-A₂B₂ and trans-AB₂C substitution patterns about the porphyrin macrocycle minimizing the production of porphyrin side products and increasing yields of the target ferrocenylporphyrins. Preliminary spectroscopic data in solution and in the solid state bound to mesoporous TiO₂ films are discussed.     

Synthesis of Zn-, Mn-, and Fe-Containing Mono- and Heterometallated Ethanediyl-Bridged Porphyrin Dimers

New ethanediyl-bridged unsymmetrical mono- and heterometallated dimers of 2,3,7,8,12,13,17,18-octaethyl-21H,23H-porphyrin (H₂oep) containing transition-metal ions (Mn and Fe) were synthesized by a facile stepwise metallation/demetallation process under mild conditions. The novel metallation strategy initially involved the predominant insertion of Zn into one of the two porphyrin rings of the free-base dimer, followed by the incorporation of Mn or Fe into the other porphyrin ring under exceptionally mild conditions, giving corresponding heterometallic dimers; the subsequent removal of Zn yielded mono-transition-metal dimers. The emission spectrum of the monozinc dimer predominantly exhibited fluorescence bands of the free-base porphyrin component, indicating a very efficient energy-transfer process. Conversely, emission of the free-base or Zn porphyrin component of transition metal containing dimers was strongly quenched due to photoinduced electron transfer.     

Spectroscopic properties of meso-thienylporphyrins with different porphyrin cores

The absorption and fluorescence properties of a series of meso-thienylporphyrins with different porphyrin cores (N₄, N₃O, N₃S and N₂S₂ cores) were studied and compared with the corresponding meso-tetraarylporphyrins. The replacement of six-membered phenyl groups with five-membered thienyl groups at meso-positions resulted in red shifts and broadening of absorption and emission bands, low quantum yields and decreased S₁ state lifetimes and the maximum effects were observed for meso-tetrathienylporphyrin with N₂S₂ porphyrin core. Similar observations were noted for the dications of meso-thienylporphyrins compared to the dications of the corresponding meso-tetraarylporphyrins. These results suggest that the replacement of six-membered aryl group with five-membered thienyl groups at meso-positions, the electronic properties of the porphyrin were altered significantly.     

Synthesis of meso-tetraphenyl porphyrins via condensation of dipyrromethanes with N-tosyl imines

A new synthetic route for the synthesis of 5,10,15,20-tetraphenyl porphyrins has been developed based on the reaction of 5-substituted dipyrromethanes with N-tosyl imines in the presence of a metal triflate catalyst. meso-Substituted tetraphenyl porphyrins were synthesized in a two-step process. The first step of the method is the metal triflate-catalyzed condensation of 5-substituted dipyrromethanes with N-tosyl imines to form a porphyrinogen intermediate and the second step is the oxidation of the porphyrinogen to porphyrin. The method was applied to the synthesis of trans-A₂B₂-tetraarylporphyrins and the products were obtained with only a trace amount of one scrambling product. The synthesis of two important building blocks for porphyrin synthesis, mono and di-sulfonamide alkylated 5-substituted dipyrromethanes, was achieved by the addition of 5-substituted dipyrromethane to N-tosyl imine. The application of mono and di-sulfonamide alkylated 5-substituted dipyrromethanes in ‘2+2’ porphyrin formation reactions is presented.     

苯醚键相联的C_(60)-卟啉二元化合物的合成、电化学和光谱性质研究(英文)

设计合成了一系列苯醚键相连的C60-卟啉二元化合物及其金属锌配合物:H2Por-p-C60、H2Por-m-C60、H2Por-o-C60、ZnPor-p-C60、ZnPor-m-C60和ZnPor-o-C60,通过质谱、元素分析和核磁共振氢谱对它们的结构进行了表征。基态的电子吸收光谱和电化学研究表明在这些二元体系中C60和卟啉之间存在明显的相互作用。荧光光谱研究表明卟啉单元的荧光几乎被C60单元完全淬灭,并且它们之间的连接位置对荧光淬灭的效率具有显著影响。     

The 3400 Å band system of sulphur dioxide

The contour of the band of SO₂ at 29937 cm^?1 has been shown to be of type-c, and an approximate excited state structure derived as r_SO = 1.50 Å, valence angle = 112°. For a number of reasons it is proposed that the principal bands between 3150 and 3400 Å correspond to vibronically induced B₁-A₁ transitions of a ¹A₂-¹A₁ forbidden electronic transition rather than to an allowed ¹B₁-¹A₁ transition.     

Is nucleus-independent chemical shift scan a reliable aromaticity index for planar and neutral A2B2 clusters?

Nucleus-independent chemical shift (NICS) scan has been employed in order to explain the aromaticity in eleven planar, neutral and tetrameric mixed clusters of trans-A₂B₂ type. The results suggest that for seven A₂B₂ clusters, although very high negative NICS values are obtained while performing the NICS scan, yet the typical minimum is not present in the scanning curve. The NICS scanning procedure thus fails to account for the aromatic behavior in those four-membered A₂B₂ clusters. Amongst them, interestingly it has been observed that for four such clusters the scan shape looks like the mirror image of a typical scan of an antiaromatic system. Based on the NICS scan, at the most, those four clusters can be said to possess nonaromatic behavior. In case of the remaining four clusters, the NICS scan shape passes through a distinct minimum and successfully explains their aromatic behavior. Hence, the overall investigation indicates that NICS scan alone cannot be used as a reliable aromaticity index for planar and neutral A₂B₂ clusters.     

2,5‐Difluorenyl‐Substituted Siloles for the Fabrication of High‐Performance Yellow Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes

2,3,4,5‐Tetraarylsiloles are a class of important luminogenic materials with efficient solid‐state emission and excellent electron‐transport capacity. However, those exhibiting outstanding electroluminescence properties are still rare. In this work, bulky 9,9‐dimethylfluorenyl, 9,9‐diphenylfluorenyl, and 9,9′‐spirobifluorenyl substituents were introduced into the 2,5‐positions of silole rings. The resulting 2,5‐difluorenyl‐substituted siloles are thermally stable and have low‐lying LUMO energy levels. Crystallographic analysis revealed that intramolecular π–π interactions are prone to form between 9,9′‐spirobifluorene units and phenyl rings at the 3,4‐positions of the silole ring. In the solution state, these new siloles show weak blue and green emission bands, arising from the fluorenyl groups and silole rings with a certain extension of π conjugation, respectively. With increasing substituent volume, intramolecular rotation is decreased, and thus the emissions of the present siloles gradually improved and they showed higher fluorescence quantum yields (Φ_F=2.5–5.4 %) than 2,3,4,5‐tetraphenylsiloles. They are highly emissive in solid films, with dominant green to yellow emissions and good solid‐state Φ_F values (75–88 %). Efficient organic light‐emitting diodes were fabricated by adopting them as host emitters and gave high luminance, current efficiency, and power efficiency of up to 44 100 cd m^?2, 18.3 cd A^?1, and 15.7 lm W^?1, respectively. Notably, a maximum external quantum efficiency of 5.5 % was achieved in an optimized device.     

Components of the Lauraceae family—I : New lactonic compounds from Litsea japoncia

Six new compounds, named litsenolides A₁, A₂, B₁, B₂, C₁ and C₂, have been isolated from the roots of Litsea japonica (Japanese name “Hamabiward). Spectral and chemical evidence shows that these six compounds are three pairs of β-hydroxy-γ-methyl-αβ′-unsaturated-γ-lactones having a long carbon chain terminated with a methyl (C series), an allyl (A series) or a propargyl (B series) group. The two components of each pair differ only in the structure, cis or trans, at the double bond conjugated with the lactone group. The absolute stereochemistry of the compounds is also discussed.     

Simple route to meso-substituted trans-A2B2-porphyrins bearing pyridyl units

We have developed a methodology that affords regioisomerically pure trans-A₂B₂-porphyrins bearing pyridyl substituents. The optimal conditions for their synthesis were identified by the modification of known conditions for the reaction of dipyrromethanes with aromatic aldehydes. A total of five new porphyrins were synthesized.     

Univalent metal uranyl carbonates

Optimal procedures were developed for the synthesis of A _4?m ^I B _m ^I [UO₂(CO₃)₃]·nH₂O (A^I = Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NH₄, Ag, Tl; B^I = Na; m = 0?1; n = 0?6) compounds. The structure and thermal decomposition of these compounds were studied by X-ray diffraction, precision IR spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. The IR bands were assigned using mathematical simulation based on small-vibration theory. The standard enthalpies of formation of the compounds at 298.15 K were determined for the first time by reaction calorimetry.     

Porphyrins with fluorenyl and fluorenone pendant arms

Porphyrins with fluorenyl and fluorenone groups at the meso-positions have been synthesized and characterized, and the fluorescence of these compounds has been studied. Following selective excitation of the pendant arms with UV light, we show that the energy is transferred to the porphyrin core and reemitted as red light. In comparison to tetraphenylporphyrin, the luminescence properties are markedly improved. The fluorescence quantum yields of tetrafluorenylporphyrin 1 and tetrafluorenoneporphyrin 2 are 0.22 and 0.25, respectively.     

Synthesis,Spectral, Electrochemical and Photovoltaic Studies of A3B Porphyrinic Dyes having Peripheral Donors

Three new ‘push-pull’ A₃B Zn(II)porphyrin dyes having meso-pyrenyl, carbazolyl and phenothiazine as electron donors ( A ) and phenylcarboxylic acid as acceptor/anchor ( B ) were synthesized and utilized for DSSC application. The spectral and electrochemical redox properties of these new dyes were studied and compared with trans-A₂BC Zn(II) porphyrin dyes under similar experimental conditions. Red-shifted, broadened absorption peaks, lower fluorescence quantum yields, and shortened lifetimes were observed for the A₃B dyes as compared to zinc tetraphenylporphyrin control, ZnTPP. DFT optimized structures suggested effective charge separation related to enhanced charge injection efficiency. Driving force for electron injection (ΔG_inj) and dye regeneration (ΔG_reg) calculated from the spectral and electrochemical studies predicted facile electron injection from excited dye into semiconductor TiO₂ in the constructed solar cells. Phenothiazine appended dye ( KP - TriPTZ - Zn ) showed the highest η value of 7.3 % for PCE with greater J_sc and V_oc values due to its better light harvesting ability and reduced dye aggregation as compared to other dyes. Our studies demonstrate that the dyes having multiple electron-donating groups exhibit higher photon-to-current conversion efficiency.     

半夹芯16电子碳硼烷化合物Cp*CoS2C2B10H10与含磷化合物的反应性

半夹芯16电子碳硼烷化合物Cp~*CoS_2C_2B_(10)H_(10)分别与二苯基甲基膦、苯基二甲基膦和三甲基膦反应得到碳硼烷衍生物(Cp~*CoS_2C_2B_(10)H_(10))(PPh_2Me)(1)、(Cp~*CoS_2C_2B_(10)H_(10))(PPhMe_2)(2)和(Cp~*CoS_2C_2B_(10)H_(10))(PMe_3)(3)。分别用红外、核磁、元素分析、质谱和单晶X射线衍射等表征方法对1、2和3进行了结构表征。紫外可见吸收光谱结果显示化合物1、2和3在乙腈溶剂中均有2个吸收峰,第一个吸收峰分别位于321、316和321 nm;第二个吸收峰分别位于425、399和407 nm。荧光光谱结果显示化合物1、2和3在乙腈中的最大发射波长位于406 nm左右。     

Oligoether-strapped meso-pyrimidinylporphyrins

Bis(oligoether-strapped) zinc(II)-meso-pyrimidinylporphyrins were readily synthesized via nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions of biscathechol-substituted tri- or tetraethylene glycol straps on the upper and lower faces of a Zn(II)-A₂B₂-meso-dichloropyrimidinylporphyrin precursor. The crown ether-like bridges surrounding the porphyrin core create peculiar cavities above and below the macrocyclic plane with appealing features for supramolecular host–guest chemistry.     

2-D metalloporphyrin coordination network of cobalt-meso-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin

A new metalloporphyrin coordination framework [Co(H₃TCPP)] (H₆TCPP = meso-tetra(4-carboxyphenyl)porphyrin) has been synthesized hydrothermally. Single-crystal X-ray analysis revealed it exhibits a 2-D layered coordination network structure. Hydrogen bonds are observed between carboxyl groups within the 2-D layer as well as from adjacent layers. The UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectrum indicates the presence of the expected B (410 nm) and Q (540 and 690 nm) absorption bands. The fluorescence spectrum shows four emission bands centered at 648 nm.     

Highly Efficient Orange and Warm White Phosphorescent OLEDs Based on a Host Material with a Carbazole–Fluorenyl Hybrid

A new carbazole–fluorenyl hybrid compound, 3,3′(2,7‐di(naphthaline‐2‐yl)‐9H‐fluorene‐9,9‐diyl)bis(9‐phenyl‐9H‐carbazole) (NFBC) was synthesized and characterized. The compound exhibits blue‐violet emission both in solution and in film, with peaks centered at 404 and 420 nm. In addition to the application as a blue emitter, NFBC is demonstrated to be a good host for phosphorescent dopants. By doping Ir(2‐phq)₃ in NFBC, a highly efficient orange organic light‐emitting diode (OLED) with a maximum efficiency of 32 cd A^?1 (26.5 Lm W^?1) was obtained. Unlike most phosphorescent OLEDs, the device prepared in our study shows little efficiency roll‐off at high brightness and maintains current efficiencies of 31.9 and 26.8 cd A^?1 at a luminance of 1000 and 10 000 cd m^?2, respectively. By using NFBC simultaneously as a blue fluorescence emitter and as a host for a phosphorescent dopant, a warm white OLED with a maximum efficiency of 22.9 Lm W^?1 (21.9 cd A^?1) was also obtained.