Coronene-Containing N-Heteroarenes: 13 Rings in a Row

J Am Chem Soc. 2016 Feb 17;138(6):1792-5. doi: 10.1021/jacs.5b12642. Epub 2016 Feb 2.

Abstract

We describe the modular synthesis of three novel large N-heteroarenes, containing 9, 11, and 13 annulated rings. This modular system features fused azaacene units to a coronene nucleus. We evaluate the optical and electronic properties and the solid-state packing of the targets. The electronic properties of the 13-ring N-heteroarene allow the fabrication of a proof-of-concept thin-film transistor. Electron mobilities up to 8 × 10(-4) cm/(V s) were obtained for polycrystalline films.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't