Symmetric, Unsymmetrical, and Asymmetric [7]-, [10]-, and [13]Helicenes

Stephan K. Pedersen, Kristina Eriksen, Michael Pittelkow*

*Corresponding author af dette arbejde
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Abstract

Fully aromatic helicenes with more than one pitch-length are illustrious synthetic targets with potential applications in advanced optical devices and nano-electronics. The task of extending the length of fully conjugated helicenes past one pitch length is challenging. Now, the synthesis of a series of azaoxa[7]-, [10]-, and [13]helicenes is described. The synthesis is based on iterative oxidative furan formation between 3,6-dihydroxycarbazoles and/or 2-naphthols. The flexibility of the presented method allows the convenient and scalable synthesis of symmetric, unsymmetrical, and asymmetric homo-chiral structures. The [13]helicenes can be synthetically functionalized both at the termini and the periphery. The full range of helicenes were characterized using NMR and optical spectroscopy (UV/Vis, fluorescence, and CD) along with single-crystal X-ray crystallography. The enantiomers of the [13]helicenes are the longest optically pure helicenes isolated to date.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftAngewandte Chemie International Edition
Vol/bind58
Udgave nummer51
Sider (fra-til)18419-18423
ISSN1433-7851
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 16 dec. 2019

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