title: A new functionalization strategy for pentacene.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0055, USA. anthony@uky.edu
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Anthony
authors.forename: Johannes
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gierschner
authors.forename: Chad A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Landis
authors.forename: Sean R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Parkin
authors.forename: Jes B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Sherman
authors.forename: Ronald C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Bakus Ii