Abstract
The oxidative cyclodehydrogenation of electron-poor arenes was achieved using DDQ-CF(3)SO(3)H resulting in hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronenes with electron withdrawing Br, F and CF(3) groups. This method will lead to their expansion into a new class of electron transport materials.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Benzoquinones / chemical synthesis
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Benzoquinones / chemistry*
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Electron Transport
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Electrons
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Halogenation
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Hydrogenation
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Polycyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
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Polycyclic Compounds / chemistry
Substances
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Benzoquinones
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Polycyclic Compounds
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hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene