Synthesis,Photophysical and Electronic Properties of New Red-to-NIR Emitting Donor–Acceptor Pyrene Derivatives

We synthesized new pyrene derivatives with strong bis(para-methoxyphenyl)amine donors at the 2,7-positions and n-azaacene acceptors at the K-region of pyrene. The compounds possess a strong intramolecular charge transfer, leading to unusual properties such as emission in the red to NIR region (700 nm), which has not been reported before for monomeric pyrenes. Detailed photophysical studies reveal very long intrinsic lifetimes of >100 ns for the new compounds, which is typical for 2,7-substituted pyrenes but not for K-region substituted pyrenes. The incorporation of strong donors and acceptors leads to very low reduction and oxidation potentials, and spectroelectrochemical studies show that the compounds are on the borderline between localized Robin-Day class-II and delocalized Robin-Day class-III species.     

Synthesis, Mesogenic and Spectroscopic Properties of 2,5-Disubstituted Thiophene Derivatives

Two series of 2,5-disubstituted thiophene derivatives （series 1： 2,5-bis（p-alkoxyphenylethynyl）thiophene and series 2： 2,5-bis[p-（p-alkoxyphenylethynyl）（phenylethynyl）]thiophene） were synthesized and characterized by ^1H NMR, ^13C NMR, HRMS and elemental analysis. The relationship between the structure and the mesogenic and spectroscopic properties has been discussed. The results show that compounds 1a-1f all exhibited an enantiotropic nematic mesophase, which was confirmed by the polarized optical microscopy （POM）, differential scanning calorimeter （DSC） and variable temperature powder X-ray diffraction （PXRD）. In contrast, the extended conjugated analogues 2a-2b had no liquid crystal properties. As for the spectroscopic properties, incorporating more phenylethynyl units results in red-shifted absorption and emission spectra, greatly enhanced quantum efficiency.     

Synthesis and Photochromic Properties of the Derivatives of Spiropyrans Containing a Mesogenic Group

The photochromic compounds continue to attract significant attention in view of their general applicability as optical information storage materials or switching devices1-2.In order to develop novel bifunctional and multifunctional materials,special attention has been paid to photochromic liquid crystalline compounds.Many studies have been carried out for all kinds of mixed systems,which are to dope small amounts photochromic compounds into liquid crystal3-4.However,the combination of the prop…     

Synthesis of OMS Materials and Investigation of Their Acceptor–Donor Characteristics

Three ordered mesoporous siliceous (OMS) materials known as MCM41s—unmodified MCM-41C16 (“C16”), and two MCM41s with different surface functionalities: MCM-41C16-SH (“C16-SH”) and MCM-41C16-NH₂ (“C16-NH₂”)—were synthesized and studied by inverse gas chromatography in order to determine their acceptor–donor properties. The specific retention volumes of nonpolar and polar probes that were chromatographed on these ordered mesoporous silica adsorbents were evaluated under infinite dilution conditions. Two methods were employed to calculate the standard free energy of adsorption, ΔG _ads, of each chromatographed probe on the basis its specific retention volume. These ΔG _ads values were then employed to estimate the van der Waals contribution and the specific contribution of the free surface energy for each MCM41. DN values (donor numbers, based on the Gutmann scale) and AN* values (acceptor numbers, based on the Riddle–Fowkes scale) were employed to determine the values of parameters that characterize the ability of the MCM41s to act as electron acceptors (parameter: K _A) and donors (parameter: K _D). Considering the different compositions of the probes, each of which has different acceptor–donor properties, a new chromatographic test to supplement the Grob test is suggested.     

Synthesis of OMS Materials and Investigation of Their Acceptor–Donor Characteristics

Three ordered mesoporous siliceous (OMS) materials known as MCM41s—unmodified MCM-41C16 (“C16”), and two MCM41s with different surface functionalities: MCM-41C16-SH (“C16-SH”) and MCM-41C16-NH₂ (“C16-NH₂”)—were synthesized and studied by inverse gas chromatography in order to determine their acceptor–donor properties. The specific retention volumes of nonpolar and polar probes that were chromatographed on these ordered mesoporous silica adsorbents were evaluated under infinite dilution conditions. Two methods were employed to calculate the standard free energy of adsorption, ΔG _ads, of each chromatographed probe on the basis its specific retention volume. These ΔG _ads values were then employed to estimate the van der Waals contribution and the specific contribution of the free surface energy for each MCM41. DN values (donor numbers, based on the Gutmann scale) and AN* values (acceptor numbers, based on the Riddle–Fowkes scale) were employed to determine the values of parameters that characterize the ability of the MCM41s to act as electron acceptors (parameter: K _A) and donors (parameter: K _D). Considering the different compositions of the probes, each of which has different acceptor–donor properties, a new chromatographic test to supplement the Grob test is suggested.

     

Triarylborane-Based Helical Donor–Acceptor Compounds: Synthesis,Photophysical, and Electronic Properties

The synthesis and characterization of 10-(dimesitylboryl)-N,N-di-p-tolylbenzo[c]phenanthren-4-amine (3-B(Mes)₂-[4]helix-9-N(p-Tol)₂ 1 ) and 13-(dimesitylboryl)-N,N-di-p-tolyldibenzo[c,g]phenanthren-8-amine (3-B(Mes)₂-[5]helix-12-N(p-Tol)₂ 2 ) are reported herein. Their electrochemical and photophysical properties have been studied experimentally and theoretically. The donor and acceptor-substituted helicene derivatives exhibit moderate fluorescence quantum yields in THF (Φ_f=0.48 and 0.61 for 1 and 2 , respectively), which are higher than unsubstituted ones (Φ_f=0.18 for [4]helicene; Φ_f<0.05 for [n]helicenes (n≥5)). In the solid state, the Φ_f values are higher (Φ_f=1.00 and 0.55 for 1 and 2 , respectively) than those in solution, most likely due to the restrictions of molecular motions. The S₁←S₀ transitions of 1 and 2 are predominately HOMO→LUMO transitions. Upon excitation with UV light, the interplanar angle between the two terminal aryl rings of the [5]helix core of 2 decreases (S₁ state compared with S₀ state), which is similar to placing a spring under an external force.     

Strain-Induced Nucleophilic Ring Opening of Donor–Acceptor Cyclopropenes for Synthesis of Monosubstituted Succinic Acid Derivatives

1,2,3-Trisubstituted donor–acceptor cyclopropenes (DACPs) generated in situ from enoldiazo compounds react with nucleophiles to form α-substituted succinic acid derivatives in high yields. Initial dirhodium(II) carboxylate catalysis rapidly converts enoldiazo-acetates or -acetamides to DACPs that undergo catalyst-free Favorskii ring opening with amines, and also with anilines, alcohols, and thiols, when facilitated by catalytic amounts of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP). This methodology provides easy access to mixed esters and amides of monosubstituted succinic acids, including derivatives of naturally occurring compounds. It also affords dihydrazide, dihydroxamic acid, and diamide derivatives, as well as α-substituted tetrahydropyridazine-3,6-diones in high yields. Attempts to generate optically enriched DACPs were not successful because their populations having the R and S configurations formed with a chiral dirhodium catalyst are quite similar, and the loss of enantiocontrol likely originates from the DACP ring forming step which is reversible with its intermediate metal carbene.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Thiophene-based Donor–Acceptor–Donor Heptameric Ligands for Spectral Assignment of Polymorphic Amyloid-β Deposits

Protein deposits are associated with many devastating diseases and fluorescent ligands able to visualize these pathological entities are essential. Here, we report the synthesis of thiophene-based donor–acceptor–donor heptameric ligands that can be utilized for spectral assignment of distinct amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregates, one of the pathological hallmarks in Alzheimer's disease. The ability of the ligands to selectively distinguish Aβ deposits was abolished when the chemical composition of the ligands was altered. Our findings provide the structural and functional basis for the development of new fluorescent ligands that can distinguish between aggregated proteinaceous species consisting of the same peptide or protein. In addition, such ligands might aid in interpreting the potential role of polymorphic Aβ deposits in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.     

Synthesis of Novel Donor–π–Acceptor Chromophores with Dipicolinate as Acceptor

Three novel donor–π–acceptor (D–π–A) chromophores, with dipicolinate as acceptor, have been synthesized. All the compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, mass spectrometry (MS), and elemental analysis.     

Visible-Light-Induced Insertion of Sulfur Dioxide Mediated by Electron Donor–Acceptor Complex: Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of 3-Sulfonyl Indolizines

This work investigates a light-driven 3-component sulfonylation reaction of indolizines without needing any external photocatalyst. The mechanistic investigations support the formation of an electron donor–acceptor (EDA) complex in situ. This transformation offers a mild and sustainable approach with high functional group tolerance for the synthesis of 3-sulfonylated indolizines. This compound class has valuable photophysical properties and represents promising candidates in various applications related to fluorescence.     

Synthesis and Two-photon Absorption Properties of s-Triazine Derivatives

Two new s-triazine derivatives, which belong to linear dipolar type and triangle octupolar type respectively, have been synthesized. The structure of the dipolar compound has been determined by X-ray diffraction. The two-photon absorption cross-section σ, and the two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) intensities are increased significantly from dipolar compound to octupolar compound.     

Donor–Acceptor Mechanism of Complex Formation

The gas-phase van der Waals complexes formed in the course of donor–acceptor interaction are shown to become coordination compounds only in the crystalline state. With close lengths of the covalent-ionic and coordination bonds, their energies differ by 100 kJ. This energy difference is due to the work spent to overcome van der Waals forces during the formation of complex ions from interacting molecules.     

Improving the Electrical and Optical Properties of C40 Fullerene Using the Donor–Acceptor Groups

Journal of Cluster Science - In the present study, the C40 fullerene was selected as the source of the π electrons and the electron-donor–acceptor groups was used to improve the optical...     

Synthesis and Novel Properties of Alkyl Thiphosporamidate Derivatives of Nucleosides

Novel alkyl thiophosphoramidate derivatives of nucleosde analogues(5) have been prepared by phosphochloridothioate chemistry.O-Isopropyl 2‘,3‘-O-isopropylidene uridine-5‘-yl N-thiophosphoryl threonine and serine methyl esters(5a and 5b )underwent the intramolecular catalyzed hydrolysis reaction.     

Synthesis and Novel Properties of Alkyl Thiophosphoramidate Derivatives of Nucleosides

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Synthesis and Acid–Base,Absorption, and Fluorescence Properties of Phthalocyanine Derivatives

Russian Journal of General Chemistry - Tetrakis{5,6-bis(4-tert-butylphenyl)pyrazino[2,3-c]}porphyrazine and tetra(4-tert-butyl)phthalocyanine have been synthesized, and their acid–base...     

Annulation of Oxime-Ether Tethered Donor–Acceptor Cyclopropanes

Novel oxime-ether tethered cyclopropanes, when exposed to Yb(OTf)₃ and heat, annulate to generate hydropyrrolo-oxazines products that can be taken to their respective pyrrolidines via hydrogenative N−O bond cleavage. The hydropyrrolo-oxazines are generated in a diastereoselective manner isolating the cis or trans product based on the temperature of the reaction. 20 examples of selective cis and trans hydropyrrolo-oxazines were generated in high yields by temperature control.     

Supramolecular Nanowires from an Acceptor–Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Chromophore

Oligothiophene derivatives have been extensively studied as p-type semiconducting materials in organic electronics applications. This work reports the synthesis, self-assembly and photophysical properties of acceptor–donor–acceptor (A–D–A)-type oligothiophene derivatives by end-group engineering of quaterthiophene (QT) with naphthalene monoimide (NMI) chromophores that are further connected to a trialkoxy benzamide wedge. Conjugation to the NMI units reduces the HOMO–LUMO gap significantly, and consequently the absorption spectrum exhibits a bathochromic shift of about 50 nm compared with QT. Furthermore, extended H-bonding interactions among the amido groups of the peripheral wedges produce entangled fibrillar nanostructures and gelation in hydrocarbon solvents such as methylcyclohexane, wherein the A–D–A chromophore exhibits typical H-aggregation. On the contrary, the fact that the same chromophore, lacking only the amido units, does not produce gels or H-aggregates indicates strong impact of H-bonding on the self-assembly. Computational studies revealed the electronic properties of the chromophore and predicted the geometry of a dimer in the H-aggregate that reasonably matches with the experimental results. Bulk electrical conductivity measurements determined an excellent conductivity of 2.3×10⁻² S cm⁻¹ for the H-aggregated system (OT-1), which is two orders of magnitude higher than that of the same chromophore lacking the amido groups (OT-2).     

Geometrical Changes and Their Energies in the Formation of Donor–Acceptor Complexes

We have mapped the energy demands of the geometrical changes in donor–acceptor complexes BH₃NH₃ and AlCl₃NH₃ and in the course of their formation from their monomers. We have varied the individual geometrical parameters systematically and performed ab initio quantum chemical calculations for these structures. We investigated the energy requirements to change bond lengths and bond angles in both the monomers and complexes and the angles of torsion in the complexes. The changes of bond lengths require more energy in the monomers than in the complexes. The energies to change the acceptor bond angles in the monomers are markedly higher than in the complexes. The changes in the geometrical parameters during the complexation process are more moderate in donors than in acceptors, in agreement with prior experimental observations. The geometry versus energy variations related to the process of complexation are in agreement with the notion of relative rigidity of the donor parts and the more compliant nature of the acceptor parts as well as with the notion of competing effects in the structures of the complexes.