A π-Extended Pentadecabenzo[9]Helicene

A novel chiral nanographene (i.e. EP9H ) with a pentadecabenzo[9]helicene core fragment has been synthesized and fully characterized. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction unambiguously confirms the helical structure. The fluorescence emission of EP9H is located in the near infrared region (λ_em=684 nm) with a medium quantum yield (0.10) for helicene derivatives. Cyclic voltammetry reveals its seven quasi-reversible redox states from −2 to +5. Furthermore, enantiopure EP9H displays distinct CD signals in a broad spectral range from 300 to 700 nm. Notably, compared to the reported small organic molecules, EP9H displays an outstanding |g_lum| value of 4.50×10⁻² and B_CPL as 304 M⁻¹ cm⁻¹.     

Isomer Effect on Energy Storage of π-Extended S-Shaped Double[6]Heterohelicene

Recently, chiral and nonplanar cutouts of graphene have been the favorites due to their unique optical, electronic, and redox properties and high solubility compared with their planar counterparts. Despite the remarkable progress in helicenes, π-extended heterohelicenes have not been widely explored. As an anode in a lithium-ion battery, the racemic mixture of π-extended double heterohelical nanographene containing thienothiophene core exhibited a high lithium storage capability, attaining a specific capacity of 424 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 A g⁻¹ with excellent rate capability and superior long-term cycling performance over 6000 cycles with negligible fade. As a first report, the π-extended helicene isomer (PP and MM), with the more interlayer distance that helps faster diffusion of ions, has exhibited a high capacity of 300 mAh g⁻¹ at 2 A g⁻¹ with long-term cycling performance over 1500 cycles compared to the less performing MP and PM isomer and racemic mixture (150 mAh g⁻¹ at 2 A g⁻¹). As supported by single-crystal X-ray analysis, a unique molecular design of nanographenes with a fixed (helical) molecular geometry, avoiding restacking of the layers, renders better performance as an anode in lithium-ion batteries. Interestingly, the recycled nanographene anode material displayed comparable performance.     

Synthesis and X‐Ray Analysis of a New [6]Helicene

A new disubstituted hexahelicene derivative 3 bearing methoxy functions at positions 3 and 14 has been prepared in racemic form through a Heck reaction followed by photocyclodehydrogenation. Suitable crystals of rac‐3 were analyzed by X‐ray crystallography and showed similar geometry to the structure of hexahelicene itself. Deprotection of 3 using boron tribromide led to 3,14‐dihydroxyhexahelicene 4 in quantitative yield. The complexation of transition metal atoms seemed to be quite possible by these two bidentate hexahelicene derivatives.     

Synthesis and Supramolecular Structure of a Novel π-Extended TTF Derivative

A novel π-extended TTF derivative （C24H2ON658, Mr=649.02） has been synthesized and characterized by IR, ^1H NMR and MS. The crystal structure was prepared by crystallization from CH2Cl2-MeOH. The crystal belongs to the monoclinic system, space group P21/c with a = 5.465（5）, b = 26.835（5）, c = 10.180（5）A, β= 101.929（5）°, V = 1460.7（15） A^3, Z = 2, Dc = 1.476 g/cm^3, F（000） = 668,μ = 0.638 mm^-1, the final R = 0.0390 and wR = 0.0586 for 1694 observed reflections with I 〉 2σ（I）. The structure reveals planarity of the two dithiole rings, different from the boat-shaped structure usually found in neutral derivatives of TTF. The central ring of the benzene also adopts a planar conformation, while it is twisted from planarity of the two dithiole rings and forms a dihedral angle of 61.8°. The molecule exhibits a three-dimensional supramolecular architecture constructed through hydrogen bonds. In the molecular structure a noticeable feature can be found that there exist S…S interactions which further reinforce the 3D supramolecular framework.     

Synthesis and properties of [9]cyclo-1,4-naphthylene: a π-extended carbon nanoring

The first synthesis of a π-extended carbon nanoring, [9]cyclo-1,4-naphthylene ([9]CN), has been achieved. Careful structure-property analyses uncovered a number of unique features of [9]CN that are quite different from those of [9]CPP, a simple carbon nanoring.     

Tailored Design of π-Extended Multi-Resonance Organoboron using Indolo[3,2-b]Indole as a Multi-Nitrogen Bridge

Extending the π-skeletons of multi-resonance (MR) organoboron emitters can feasibly modulate their optoelectronic properties. Here, we first adopt the indolo[3,2-b]indole (32bID) segment as a multi-nitrogen bridge and develop a high-efficiency π-extended narrowband green emitter. This moiety establishes not only a high-yield one-shot multiple Bora–Friedel–Crafts reaction towards a π-extended MR skeleton, but a compact N-ethylene-N motif for a red-shifted narrowband emission. An emission peak at 524 nm, a small full width at half maximum of 25 nm and a high photoluminescence quantum yield of 96 % are concurrently obtained in dilute toluene. The extended molecular plane also results in a large horizontal emitting dipole orientation ratio of 87 %. A maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 36.6 % and a maximum power efficiency of 135.2 lm/W are thereafter recorded for the corresponding device, also allowing a low efficiency roll-off with EQEs of 34.5 % and 28.1 % at luminance of 1,000 cd/m² and 10,000 cd/m², respectively.     

Synthesis of a π-conjugated oligomer-fullerene dyad through a versatile [6,6]diphenylmethanofullerene carboxylic acid

In this article we describe the synthesis of an electron donor-acceptor dyad containing a [6,6]diphenylmethanofullerene moiety as the electron acceptor and a dialkylamino-substituted oligo-p-phenylenevinylene as the electron donor. The synthesis of this material has been successfully accomplished by an esterification reaction between a [6,6]diphenylmethanofullerene functionalized with a carboxylic acid and the corresponding oligomer substituted with a benzyl alcohol. Cyclic voltammetry and absorption spectroscopy show that both electroactive units preserve their nature in the ground state, whereas preliminary photophysical investigations show a strong fluorescence quenching.     

Enantioselective Synthesis of Distorted π-Extended Chiral Triptycenes Consisting of Three Distinct Aromatic Rings by Rhodium-Catalyzed [2+2+2] Cycloaddition

The enantioselective synthesis of distorted π-extended chiral triptycenes, consisting of three distinct aromatic rings, has been achieved with high ee value of 87 % by the cationic rhodium(I)/segphos complex-catalyzed enantioselective [2+2+2] cycloaddition of 2,2′-di(prop-1-yn-1-yl)-5,5′-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl with 6-methoxy-1,2-dihydronaphthalene followed by the diastereoselective Diels–Alder reaction and aromatization. Demethoxy derivatives were also synthesized by the C−O bond cleavage. In this synthesis, the use of the electron-deficient diyne and the electron-rich alkene is crucial to suppress the undesired strain-relieving carbocation rearrangement and stabilize the distorted triptycene structure.     

Synthesis of a 1,2,7,8-Tetraoxa-spiro[5.5]undecane

Synthesis of a new spiro organic peroxide is described. The peroxy bonds were incorporated into the substrate framework via an acid-catalyzed ketal exchange reaction using hydrogen peroxide as the source of peroxy linkage. The hydroperoxyl groups were then bonded at the OH ends via Hg（II）-induced electrophilic additions to the C-C double bonds, giving a novel sprio structure with one peroxy bond in each of the two six-membered rings. The ester functionalities in the side chains also make it possible to conduct further structural modifications.     

Hydration of Polycationic [5]Radialene with Quintuple 1,3-Dithiol-2-ylidenes Leads to a New Class of π-Extended Tetrathiafulvalene Scaffold

[5]Radialene with quintuple 4,5-benzo-1,3-dithiol-2-ylidenes (DTs) easily forms a stable polycationic salt ( 1 )⁴⁺(BF₄⁻)₄ owing to its aromatic character in the central cyclopentadienide ring. In this work, it was found that the polycationic salt ( 1 )⁴⁺ underwent a hydration reaction in moist polar solvent to give several unexpected products, namely, an oxygen adduct dicationic salt ( 2 )²⁺, a tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) vinylogue ( 3 ) with 1,4-dithiine-2(3H)-one moieties, and an oxygen adduct of π-extended TTF with a cyclopentenone core ( 4 ). Their molecular structures were fully determined by X-ray crystal-structure analysis. In this reaction, irreversible hydration to the polycationic salt might either initiate the ring expansion and lead to the successive hydration at the specific cationic DT ring (for 3 ), or promote the transannular reactions to the next DT ring followed by elimination of the DT ring (for 4 ). Cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry measurements for compound 3 indicated the occurrence of multi redox process resulting from electronic delocalization on the vinylogous TTF moiety. The electronic structures of the cationic species of 3 were also investigated by electronic spectra.     

Synthesis of Helically π-Extended N-Confused Porphyrin Dimer via meso-Bipyrrole-Bridge with Near-Infrared-II Absorption Capability

Quinoidal dimeric porphyrin dye synthesis exhibiting second near-infrared (NIR-II) absorbability is described herein. A precisely designed meso-pyrrolyl-substituted N-confused porphyrin possesses a distinct metal coordination site at the periphery. Nickel metalation of this compound led to the oxidative C−H coupling between adjacent α-pyrrole rings, affording two dimeric complexes, which exhibited intense NIR-II absorptions ranging from 1000 to 1400 nm. As was evidenced by decreased aromaticity, the quinoidal resonant structures contributed to the emergence of photoacoustic spectral capabilities in the NIR-II window. Thus, the potential of these compounds as prototypical contrast agents in various bioimaging applications has been demonstrated.     

Double [3 + 2] cycloaddition of nitrile oxides with allenoates: Synthesis of spirobidihydroisoxazoles

The double [3+2] cycloaddition of allenoates with nitrile oxides was presented. The reaction worked well under mild reaction conditions to give the spirobidihydroisoxazole in moderate to excellent yields with excellent diastereoselectivities.     

Synthesis of π-extended dibenzo[d,k]ullazines by a palladium-catalyzed double annulation using arynes

An efficient Pd-catalyzed double annulation reaction of 1-(2,6-dibro mophenyl)-1 H-pyrroles with arynes is developed to synthesize π-extended dibenzo [d,k]ullazines in good to excellent yields.For the first time,the parent dibenzo[d,k]ullazine core is obtained and characterized.     

Synthesis of a π-extended TTF-perylenediimide donor-acceptor dyad

A donor-acceptor dyad containing perylenediimide as the electron acceptor and π-extended tetrathiafulvalene as electron donor has been successfully synthesized by means of a Wittig reaction. Cyclic voltammetry and absorption spectroscopy show that both electroactive units preserve their nature, whereas preliminar photophysical investigations show a strong fluorescence quenching.     

Synthesis,characterisation and photoswitchability of a new [2]rotaxane of α-cyclodextrin with a diazobenzene containing π-conjugated molecular dumbbell

In this work, a new [2]rotaxane consisted of a diazobenzene containing π-conjugated linear compartment, including the 4,4′-bipyridyl moiety and α-cyclodextrin (α-CD) as the macrocyclic compartment, was synthesised with yields of nearly 57% and fully characterised. α-CD easily assembled with the linear compartment and suitable bulky ends (stoppers) in water to give a new [2]rotaxane. The characterisation of this supramolecular compound was accomplished using several spectroscopic techniques such as ¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR and 2D NMR spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, induced circular dichroism and UV–vis spectrophotometry, as well as scanning electron microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray. Furthermore, the reversible E–Z photoisomerisation of both [2]rotaxane and its molecular dumbbell was investigated by irradiation with UV light.     

Synthesis of [60] Fullerene-Podophyllotoxin Derivative

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Synthesis and characterization of a novel series of pyrimidinylthiaalkoxycalix[4]arenes

A novel series of pyrimidinylthiaalkoxycalix[4]arenes with the reaction between 4,6-dimethylpyrimidine-2-thiol and thedifferent dibromides calix[4]aryl groups have been synthesized and structurally characterized by IR,1H NMR and MS.From theiranalysis data,it was found that compounds 8,9,11 adopted a cone conformation,while compound 10 existed as a mixture ofconformations.     

A Large-Scale Synthesis of Spiro [Cyclopropane-1,9′- [9H] Fluorene] and Derivatives

Our studies of the conjugative properties of cyclopropanes required the synthesis of large quantities of spiro [cyclopropane-1,9′- [9H] fluorene] (1) and its derivatives.¹ The method of Corey² is suited for the preparation of modest (1–5 g) amounts of 1 in one step. This procedure has failed to produce the desired cyclopropane when applied to substituted fluorenones.³     

Synthesis of Benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-b]thieno[2,3-d]pyridines —Derivatives of a New Heterocyclic System

Russian Journal of Organic Chemistry - Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)thiophene-3-carboxylates reacted with substituted 2-hydroxybenzonitriles to give methyl...