title: Rapid synthesis of 3-cyanopyridine-derived chromophores with two-dimensional tunability and solvatochromic photophysical properties.
abstract: Nicotinonitrile chromophores with two tunable functions, excellent photophysical properties and solvatochromic behaviour can be prepared quickly and efficiently by microwave-assisted tandem oxidation/Bohlmann-Rahtz heteroannulation followed by copper(I)-mediated N-arylation.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, Main Building, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, UK CF10 3AT. Bagleymc@cardiff.ac.uk
authors.forename: Mark C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bagley
authors.forename: Zhifan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Simon J A
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Pope