Synfacts 2007(11): 1157-1157  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-991285
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Nitrogen-Rich Acenes

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Trisha L. Andrew
T. Riehm, G. De Paoli, A. E. Konradsson, L. De Cola*, H. Wadepohl, L. H. Gade*
Universität Heidelberg and Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 October 2007 (online)

Significance

The azaaromatic compound 2 was synthesized in three steps from 1,8-diaminonaphthalene in good yield. Compound 2 is shown to become both highly emissive and a good electron acceptor (Ered1 = -0.9 V, Ered2 = -1.3 V) upon protonation.