Abstract
In this account, we describe our efforts in developing the chemistry of the highly luminescent dithieno[3,2-b :2′,3′-d ]phosphole system over the last ten years. We provide an overview of the synthetic possibilities and the inherent tunability of the emission properties offered by this particular heterole.
1 Introduction
2 Synthesis and Properties of Dithieno[3,2-b :2′,3′-d ]phospholes
3 Functionalization of Dithieno[3,2-b :2′,3′-d ]phospholes
3.1 Phosphorus Functionalization
3.2 Functionalization at the 2- and 6-Positions
3.2.1 Symmetric Functionalization
3.2.2 Asymmetric Functionalization
3.3 Incorporation of Fused Rings onto the Main Scaffold
4 Photophysical Properties
5 Conclusions
Keywords phosphorus - heterocycles - chromophores - polycycles - substituent effects - chemoselectivity.
