Synthesis 2013; 45(8): 1115-1120
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1318484
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Synthesis of Dibenzothiophene, Dibenzofuran and Carbazole Donor–Acceptor Chromophores

Tue Heesgaard Jepsen
a   Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark   Fax: +4535320212   Email: mbn@kiku.dk
b   Medicinal Chemistry Research, H. Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9, 2500 Valby, Denmark
,
Mogens Larsen
b   Medicinal Chemistry Research, H. Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9, 2500 Valby, Denmark
,
Morten Jørgensen
b   Medicinal Chemistry Research, H. Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9, 2500 Valby, Denmark
,
Mogens Brøndsted Nielsen*
a   Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen, Universitetsparken 5, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark   Fax: +4535320212   Email: mbn@kiku.dk
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Publication History

Received: 04 February 2013

Accepted after revision: 27 February 2013

Publication Date:
14 March 2013 (online)


Abstract

We present efficient synthetic protocols for functionalizing dibenzothiophene, dibenzofuran, and carbazole with hydroxy and nitro or cyano groups. The synthesis of these donor–acceptor chromophores is based on a key Suzuki–Miyaura coupling using an appropriately substituted aromatic boronic acid. Subsequent intramolecular SNAr reaction allows formation of the dibenzothiophene and dibenzofuran scaffolds, while a carbon–hydrogen activation reaction is employed to afford the carbazole. A final demethylation step unmasks the phenol moiety of the tricyclic chromophores. The UV/Vis absorption properties of the phenol and phenolate forms of these chromophores are also studied.

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