Novel Fluorophores based on Regioselective Intramolecular Friedel–Crafts Acylation of the Pyrene Ring Using Triflic Acid

  • Tanguy Jousselin-Oba
  • , Kamal Sbargoud
  • , Gianfranco Vaccaro
  • , Francesco Meinardi
  • , Abderrahim Yassar
  • , Michel Frigoli

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Abstract

The extension of the pyrene ring from dimethyl 2,2′-(pyrene-1,6-diyl)dibenzoate derivatives by an intramolecular Friedel–Crafts acylation can be realized in an efficient and regioselective manner using triflic acid as proton source. Naphtho-tetracenone derivatives are obtained in high yields at room temperature while Bis-tetracene-diones are prepared upon heating. Both products display interesting fluorescence properties in the visible range with quantum yields varying from 50 to 60 %.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)16184-16188
Number of pages5
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume23
Issue number64
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Friedel–Crafts acylation
  • bis-tetracene-diones
  • naphtho-tetracenone
  • polyaromatic hydrocarbons
  • regioselectivity

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