3,4:9,10-Perylenebis(dicarboximide) chromophores that function as both electron donors and acceptors

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(99)01468-9

Five green 3,4:9,10-perylenebis(dicarboximide)dyes that both donate and accept electrons have been synthesized under mild conditions in high yields. These chromophores undergo reversible one-electron oxidation and reduction in butyronitrile at modest pote