Synthesis and properties of isomerically pure anthrabisbenzothiophenes

Dan Lehnherr, Rawad Hallani, Robert McDonald, John E. Anthony, Rik R. Tykwinski

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Abstract

The synthesis of three heptacyclic heteroacenes is described, namely anthra[2,3-b:7,6-b′]bis[1]benzothiophenes (ABBTs). A stepwise sequence of aldol reactions provides regiochemical control, affording only the syn-isomer. The ABBTs are characterized by X-ray crystallography, UV-vis absorption, and emission spectroscopy, as well as cyclic voltammetry. Field effect transistors based on solution-cast thin films of ABBT derivatives exhibit charge-carrier mobilities of as high as 0.013 cm 2/(V s).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-65
Number of pages4
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 6 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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