The Journal of Organic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
Polycyclic
aromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs)
with
open-shell
or
redox
characteristics
are
highly
desirable
due
to
their
intriguing
electronic
properties
and
potential
applications.
Here,
we
demonstrate
a
series
of
phenylenediamine-linked
nanographenes
(NGs)
1–3
by
connecting
two
aza-hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene
(HBC)
units
p-phenylene,
p,p'-biphenylene,
p,p"-terphenylene,
respectively,
unveil
3D
conformations,
structures,
properties.
As
proved
X-ray
crystallographic
analysis
quantum
chemical
calculation,
adopted
anti-folded,
Z-shaped
structures
rotatable
single
bonds.
The
structure-dependent
capabilities
were
disclosed.
For
1,
stable
monoradical
cation
was
generated
one-electron
oxidation
as
the
terminal
product.
revealed
an
unprecedented
syn-folded
structure
1+.
However,
2
3
demonstrated
redox-active
molecules
from
neutral
dication
that
each
oxidative
state
can
be
precisely
controlled
oxidation/reduction.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
Abstract
Helicenes
exhibit
substantial
potential
as
circularly
polarized
luminescence
(CPL)
active
molecules.
However,
their
application
in
organic
light‐emitting
diodes
(CP‐OLEDs)
is
typically
hindered
by
the
challenge
of
integrating
both
high
color
purity
and
efficient
triplet‐harvesting
capability,
particularly
blue
spectral
region.
Herein,
a
series
hetero[6]helicene‐based
emitters
that
strategically
engineered
through
helical
extension
deep‐blue
double‐boron‐based
multiple
resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR‐TADF)
motif,
introduced.
Importantly,
does
not
cause
apparent
structural
deformation
or
perturb
frontier
molecular
orbitals;
thus,
preserving
emission
MR‐TADF
characteristics
parent
molecule.
This
approach
also
leads
to
reduced
reorganization
energy,
resulting
with
narrower
linewidth
higher
photoluminescence
quantum
yield.
Further,
motif
enhances
racemization
barrier
improved
CPL
performance
dissymmetry
factor
values
up
1.5
×
10
−3
.
Exploiting
these
merits,
devices
incorporating
chiral
dopants
demonstrate
within
Broadcast
Service
Television
2020
color‐gamut
range,
record
external
efficiencies
(EQEs)
29.3%,
have
distinctive
electroluminescence
(CPEL)
signals.
Overall,
authors’
findings
underscore
promising
strategy
for
designing
narrowband
chiroptical
materials
advancing
high‐definition
displays.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(18)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
The
intrinsic
helical
π-conjugated
skeleton
makes
helicenes
highly
promising
for
circularly
polarized
electroluminescence
(CPEL).
Generally,
carbon
undergo
low
external
quantum
efficiency
(EQE),
while
the
incorporation
of
a
multi-resonance
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(MR-TADF)
BN
structure
has
led
to
an
improvement.
However,
reported
B,N-embedded
all
show
dissymmetry
factors
(g
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
145(49), P. 26824 - 26832
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
Helical
nanographenes
(NGs)
have
attracted
increasing
attention
recently
because
of
their
intrinsic
chirality
and
exotic
chiroptical
properties.
However,
the
efficient
synthesis
extended
helical
NGs
featuring
a
multilayer
topology
is
still
underdeveloped,
layer-dependent
properties
remain
elusive.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
modular
synthetic
strategy
to
construct
series
novel
(1-3)
with
through
consecutive
Diels-Alder
reaction
regioselective
cyclodehydrogenation
from
readily
accessible
phenanthrene-based
precursors
bearing
ethynyl
groups.
The
resultant
exhibit
bilayer,
trilayer,
tetralayer
structures
elongated
π
extension
rigid
backbones,
as
unambiguously
confirmed
by
single-crystal
X-ray
or
electron
diffraction
analysis.
We
find
that
photophysical
these
are
notably
influenced
degree
extension,
which
varies
number
layers,
leading
obvious
redshifted
absorption,
fast
rising
molar
extinction
coefficient
(ε),
markedly
boosted
fluorescence
quantum
yield
(Φf).
Moreover,
embedded
[7]helicene
subunits
in
result
stable
chirality,
enabling
both
chiral
resolution
exploration
Profiting
good
alignment
electric
magnetic
dipole
moments
determined
structure,
excellent
circular
dichroism
circularly
polarized
luminescence
response
unprecedented
high
CPL
brightness
up
168
M-1
cm-1,
rendering
them
promising
candidates
for
emitters.
Nature Synthesis,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(4), P. 545 - 553
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
The
introduction
and
precise
control
of
stereogenic
elements
in
chemical
structures
is
typically
a
challenging
task.
Most
asymmetric
methods
require
the
presence
heteroatom
starting
substrates
acting
as
an
anchor
point
for
successful
transfer
chiral
information.
For
this
reason,
compounds
comprising
only
carbon
atoms,
such
optically
active
molecular
nanographenes,
are
usually
obtained
racemates,
isolated
by
chromatographic
separation.
Here,
we
report
enantioselective
strategy
that
uses
three
stereocontrolled
synthetic
steps
to
introduce
extend
different
types
elements,
namely
central,
axial
helicoidal
chirality,
into
polycyclic
aromatic
structure.
Thus,
two
nanographene
layers
covalently
connected
through
triindane
core.
final
graphitization
Scholl
reaction
affords
formation
units
with
remarkable
enantiomeric
excesses,
high
stereochemical
stability
good
chiroptical
properties.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(23), P. 16161 - 16172
Published: May 9, 2024
Introducing
helical
subunits
into
negatively
curved
π-systems
has
a
significant
effect
on
both
the
molecular
geometry
and
photophysical
properties;
however,
synthesis
of
these
embedded
with
nonbenzenoid
remains
challenging
due
to
high
strain
deriving
from
curvature
helix.
Here,
we
report
family
nonalternant
nanographenes
containing
nitrogen
(N)-doped
cyclopenta[ef]heptalene
unit.
Among
them,
CPH-2
CPH-3
can
be
viewed
as
hybrids
benzoannulated
aza[7]helicene.
The
crystal
structures
revealed
saddle
for
CPH-1,
saddle-helix
hybrid
CPH-2,
twist-helix
CPH-3.
Experimental
measurements
theoretical
calculations
indicate
that
moieties
in
CPHs
undergo
flexible
conformational
changes
at
room
temperature,
while
aza[7]helicene
subunit
exhibits
dramatically
increased
racemization
energy
barrier
(78.2
kcal
mol–1
143.2
CPH-3).
combination
lone
electron
pairs
N-doped
unit
twisted
helix
fragments
results
rich
photophysics
distinctive
fluorescence
phosphorescence
CPH-1
similar
Both
enantiopure
display
distinct
circular
dichroism
(CD)
signals
UV–vis
range.
Notably,
compared
reported
fully
π-extended
nanographenes,
excellent
chiroptical
properties
|gabs|
value
1.0
×
10–2
|glum|
7.0
10–3;
values
are
among
highest
nanographenes.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Helical
nanographenes
with
high
quantum
yields
and
strong
chiroptical
responses
are
pivotal
for
developing
circularly
polarized
luminescence
(CPL)
materials.
Here,
we
present
the
successful
synthesis
of
novel
π-extended
double
[7]helicenes
(ED7Hs)
where
two
helicene
units
fused
at
meta-
or
para-position
middle
benzene
ring,
respectively,
as
structural
isomers
reported
ortho-fused
ED7H.
The
geometry
these
ED7Hs
is
clearly
characterized
by
single-crystal
X-ray
analysis.
Notably,
this
class
exhibits
bright
exceeding
40
%.
Through
geometric
regulation
embedded
[7]helicene
from
ortho-,
to
para-position,
display
exceptional
amplification
in
responses.
This
enhancement
evident
a
remarkable
approximate
fivefold
increase
absorbance
dissymmetry
factors
(g
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(19)
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
Abstract
Helical
nanographenes
have
garnered
substantial
attention
owing
to
their
finely
adjustable
optical
and
semiconducting
properties.
The
strategic
integration
of
both
helicity
heteroatoms
into
the
nanographene
structure,
facilitated
by
a
boron‐oxygen‐based
multiple
resonance
(MR)
thermally
activated
delayed
fluorescence
(TADF),
elevates
its
photophysical
chiroptical
features.
This
signifies
introduction
an
elegant
category
helical
that
combines
(TADF)
(CPL)
In
this
direction,
we
report
synthesis,
optical,
properties
boron,
oxygen‐doped
Π‐extended
nanographene.
π‐extension
induces
distortion
in
DOBNA‐incorporated
nanographene,
endowing
pair
helicenes,
(
P)‐
B2NG
,
M)‐
exhibiting
circularly
polarized
luminescence
with
g
lum
−2.3×10
−3
+2.5×10
respectively.
exhibited
MR‐TADF
lifetime
below
5
μs,
reasonably
high
quantum
yield
(50
%).
Our
molecular
design
enriches
opens
up
new
opportunities
multidisciplinary
fields.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(11), P. 7480 - 7486
Published: March 6, 2024
In
this
work,
a
novel
π-extended
thio[7]helicene
scaffold
was
synthesized,
where
the
α-position
of
thiophene
unit
could
be
functionalized
with
bulky
phenoxy
radicals
after
considerable
synthetic
attempts.
This
open-shell
helical
diradical,
ET7H-R,
possesses
high
stability
in
air,
nontrivial
π
conjugation,
persistent
chirality,
and
diradical
character
(y0
0.998).
The
key
feature
is
predominant
through-space
spin–spin
coupling
(TSC)
between
two
at
terminals.
Variable-temperature
continuous-wave
electron
spin
resonance
(cw-ESR)
superconducting
quantum
interference
device
(SQUID)
magnetometry
solid
state
reveal
singlet
ground
nearly
degenerate
triplet
ET7H-R.
These
results
highlight
significance
stable
diradicaloid
as
promising
platform
for
investigating
intramolecular
TSCs.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(17), P. 12206 - 12214
Published: April 18, 2024
Chiral
nanographenes
(NGs)
have
garnered
significant
interest
as
optoelectronic
materials
in
recent
years.
While
helically
chiral
NGs
been
extensively
studied,
axially
only
witnessed
limited
examples,
with
no
prior
reports
of
nonbenzenoid
NGs.
Herein
we
report
an
nanographene
featuring
six
pentagons
and
four
heptagons.
This
compound,
denoted
2,
was
efficiently
synthesized
via
efficient
Pd-catalyzed
aryl
silane
homocoupling
reaction.
The
presence
two
bulky
3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl
groups
around
the
axis
connecting
PAH
(AHR)
segments
endows
2
atropisomeric
chirality
high
racemization
energy
barrier,
effectively
preventing
both
R-
S-enantiomers
at
room
temperature.
Optically
pure
R-2
S-2
were
obtained
by
HPLC
separation,
they
exhibit
circular
dichroism
(CD)
activity
wavelengths
up
to
660
nm,
one
longest
CD
responses
reported
for
Interestingly,
racemic
forms
a
homoconfiguration
π-dimer
crystal
lattice,
belonging
I222
space
group.
Consequently,
this
unique
structure
renders
crystals
second
harmonic
generation
(SHG)
response,
distinguishing
it
from
all
benzenoid
Moreover,
also
SHG-CD
properties.