A new functionalization strategy for pentacene.
Functionalization of the pro-cata positions of pentacene with groups held perpendicular to the aromatic plane, in this case through a rigid 1,3-dioxole unit, yields pentacene derivatives that are stable and soluble, and still maintain edge-to-face interactions in the solid state.
Anthony
John E
JE
Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0055, USA. anthony@uky.edu
Gierschner
Johannes
J
Landis
Chad A
CA
Parkin
Sean R
SR
Sherman
Jes B
JB
Bakus Ii
Ronald C
RC