We discuss the synthesis and properties of a series of novel pentacene and hexacene derivatives with nitrogen atoms in the ring. A synthetic access using the Pd-catalyzed coupling of aromatic diamines to aromatic dihalides is the key to making of these attractive target molecules. In their reduced, N,N�-dihydro form, they are true segments out of azagraphenes, while in their oxidized form, they are electron poor derivatives of the acenes, demonstrating attractive electronic, electrochemical and device properties.

Synthesis of large N-heteroacenes: Formal segments of graphene

245th National Meeting (2013)

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