Synthesis and Characterization of New Bis(amidines)
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Micheal Stollenz
Department
CSM - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
We have demonstrated that polydentate bis(amidines) with additional N-donor sites serve as versatile ligands for new multinuclear Cu(I) clusters, which are powerful blue-and green light emitters for OLED (organic light-emitting diodes) applications relevant to energy-saving light sources, such as in computer and smartphone flatscreens. Depending on their molecular structures, these clusters can also serve as catalysts for important C–C bond and C–heteroatom (N, O, S, P) bond formations. Such catalytic reactions are of fundamental importance for the synthesis of complex organic compounds of pharmaceutical interest, fine chemicals, monomers, or new materials. Herein, we present a series of bis(amidine) ligands that serve as molecular scaffolds for these multinuclear Cu(I) clusters. Another important aspect is their ability to form inter and intramolecular N−H···N hydrogen bonds. Such hydrogen bonds are of fundamental importance in catalysis and biological systems.
Disciplines
Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Synthesis and Characterization of New Bis(amidines)
We have demonstrated that polydentate bis(amidines) with additional N-donor sites serve as versatile ligands for new multinuclear Cu(I) clusters, which are powerful blue-and green light emitters for OLED (organic light-emitting diodes) applications relevant to energy-saving light sources, such as in computer and smartphone flatscreens. Depending on their molecular structures, these clusters can also serve as catalysts for important C–C bond and C–heteroatom (N, O, S, P) bond formations. Such catalytic reactions are of fundamental importance for the synthesis of complex organic compounds of pharmaceutical interest, fine chemicals, monomers, or new materials. Herein, we present a series of bis(amidine) ligands that serve as molecular scaffolds for these multinuclear Cu(I) clusters. Another important aspect is their ability to form inter and intramolecular N−H···N hydrogen bonds. Such hydrogen bonds are of fundamental importance in catalysis and biological systems.