Synthesis and charge transport studies of stable, soluble hexacenes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2012 Aug 25;48(66):8261-3. doi: 10.1039/c2cc33919f. Epub 2012 Jul 12.

Abstract

Acenes larger than pentacene are predicted to possess enticing electronic properties, but are insoluble and prone to rapid decomposition. Utilizing a combination of functionalization strategies, we present stable, solution-processable hexacenes and an evaluation of their hole and electron transport properties.