Synthesis of electron-poor hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronenes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Aug 21;48(65):8066-8. doi: 10.1039/c2cc33892k. Epub 2012 Jul 6.

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

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzoquinones / chemical synthesis
  • Benzoquinones / chemistry*
  • Electron Transport
  • Electrons
  • Halogenation
  • Hydrogenation
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Polycyclic Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Benzoquinones
  • Polycyclic Compounds
  • hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene