Maleimides Designed for Self-Assembly and Reactivity on Graphene

Molecules. 2015 Oct 16;20(10):18856-69. doi: 10.3390/molecules201018856.

Abstract

Two new maleimide derivatives have been synthesized, prone to self-assemble and react with graphene as dienophiles. Both compounds bear a long alkyl chain on the carbon-carbon double bond position 3. The maleimide 1 bears a second alkyl chain at the nitrogen, while in compound 2, three maleimide functionalities are linked to a triethynylbenzene core.

Keywords: Diels-Alder; graphene; maleimides.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Benzene Derivatives / chemistry
  • Carbamates / chemistry
  • Cycloaddition Reaction
  • Graphite / chemistry*
  • Maleimides / chemical synthesis*

Substances

  • Benzene Derivatives
  • Carbamates
  • Maleimides
  • Graphite