Novel terthiophene and bis(thienyl)furan derivatives as precursors to highly electroactive polymers

P.J. Skabara, I.M. Serebryakov, D.M. Roberts, I.F. Perepichka, S.J. Coles, M.B. Hursthouse

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Abstract

The syntheses of a series of 1,3-dithiole-2-thione derivatives (3-6), bearing fused terthiophene or bis(2-thienyl)-2,5-furan units, are reported. These novel heterocycles are readily polymerized electrochemically to give stable electroactive materials. The target compounds were obtained in moderate to high yield via the cyclization of the corresponding diketones or hydroxyketones, using phosphorus pentasulfide or acidic conditions. The ketones 12 and 17 were prepared directly from their hydroxy precursors by treatment with MnO2. The trans configuration of diketone 20 was confirmed by X-ray crystallography.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6418-6424
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume64
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Aug 1999

Keywords

  • thiophene
  • tetrathiafulvalene
  • oligomers
  • pyrrole
  • crytsal
  • donors
  • furan

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