Synthesis, properties, and structures of functionalized peri-xanthenoxanthene

Org Lett. 2013 May 17;15(10):2382-5. doi: 10.1021/ol400790d. Epub 2013 May 9.

Abstract

Three types of alkylated peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) have been synthesized employing efficient synthetic routes. These heteroaromatic compounds exhibited different electronic and crystal structures according to UV-vis spectra, electrochemical measurements, and X-ray structural analyses. Among them, 1,7-DOPXX has been demonstrated as an active material for organic field-effect transistors with promising mobility and a high on/off ratio simultaneously.