A Stable Non-Kekulé Singlet Biradicaloid from meso-Free 5,10,20,25-Tetrakis(Pentafluorophenyl)-Substituted [26]Hexaphyrin(1.1.1.1.1.1)

Abstract
A meso,meso-diketohexaphyrin was isolated and characterized as a chemically stable non-Kekulé singlet biradicaloid. Two unpaired electrons are seemingly delocalized on two tripyrrolic units separated by C═O bonds. These results underscore the potential of expanded porphyrins to achieve unique electronic states.