An Extremely Simple Dibenzopentalene Synthesis from 2‐Bromo‐1‐ethynylbenzenes Using Nickel(0) Complexes: Construction of Its Derivatives with Various Functionalities
- 23 February 2009
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Chemistry – A European Journal
- Vol. 15 (11), 2653-2661
- https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.200802471
Abstract
Nice and easy: A very simple synthesis for dibenzopentalenes, which starts from 1-bromo-2-ethynylbenzenes, has been developed. It uses Ni(0) complexes (see scheme), from which a relatively stable Ni(II) complex as an important intermediate has been isolated. Dibenzopentalenes with various functional groups can be prepared by the procedure, and their electronic properties are consistent with theoretical calculations.An extremely simple dibenzopentalene synthesis from readily available 2-bromo-1-ethynylbenzenes using a nickel(0) complex is described. Although the yields are moderate, the formation of three C-C bonds in a single process and the high availability of the starting materials are important advantages of this reaction. The corresponding aryl-nickel(II) complex as an important intermediate was isolated as relatively stable crystals, and the structure was confirmed by X-ray crystallographic analysis. The high stability of this complex should play a key role in this reaction. The reaction is applicable to the preparation of dibenzopentalenes bearing various functional groups. Their electronic properties are consistent with theoretical calculations. The cyclic voltammograms of these compounds reveal highly amphoteric redox properties. In particular, the electron-donating property of a tetramethoxy derivative is greater than that of oligothiophenes and dibenzodithiophenes and almost comparable to that of pentacene.Keywords
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