A soluble pentacene: Synthesis, EPR and electrochemical studies of 2,3,9,10-tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)pentacene

Siu Hin Chan, Hung Kay Lee*, Yu Man Wang, Nan Yan Fu, Xiao Ming Chen, Zongwei CAI, Henry N.C. Wong

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Abstract

A soluble 2,3,9,10-tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)pentacene (1) was synthesized; the discovery of the radical cationic character of 1 in solution through EPR measurement has provided insights into the sensitivity of acenes towards light and oxygen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)66-68
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2005

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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