Dioxypyrrole-Based Polymers via Dehalogenation Polycondensation Using Various Electrophilic Halogen Sources
摘要:
A convenient and efficient deiodination polycondensation method for the synthesis of dioxypyrrole-based (XDOP) polymers is reported. N-Halosuccinimides, iodine, and bromine were evaluated as halogenating agents to produce 2,5-halodioxypyrroles in situ via halodecarboxylation of 3,4-dioxypyrrole-2,5-dicarboxylic acids, which were then polymerized at 60 degrees C using dichloromethane or chloroform as solvent. When iodine and N-iodosuccinimide were employed as electrophilic halogen sources, the methodology produced macromolecules (M-n = 6.2-22.9 kDa) in satisfactory yields (55-71%) for two N-alkyl-3,4-dialkyloxypyrrole-based monomers that were tested. This method can be employed to produce a variety of XDOP-based homopolymers and regioregular copolymers starting from discrete oligomers under relatively mild reaction conditions.
3,4-Propylenedioxypyrrole-Based Conjugated Oligomers via Pd-Mediated Decarboxylative Cross Coupling
摘要:
An effective decarboxylative cross-coupling involving a 3,4-dioxypyrrole is reported. Several conjugated oligomers were synthesized in high yields using various aryl bromides. No copper salt or other transmetalating agent was required. The reaction conditions employed displayed relatively low sensitivity toward the presence of water.