Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Aza[n]helicenes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/acs.joc.6b01395

Synthesis and study of aza[7]helicene and aza[9]helicene is presented in this paper. Photo-dehydrocyclization of the 3,6-bis-styryl derivative of carbazole leading to sterically less demanding aza[7]helicene resulted in smooth reaction, and only the desired angular-angular product was detected. However, in the case of aza[9]helicene, along with the expected angular-angular cyclization, three other products involving linear mode of cyclization were also isolated and characterized. In this case, the helical compound aza[9]helicene was predominantly formed at lower concentration while the other isomers were obtained at higher concentration. All of the compounds formed by angular-angular, angular-linear, and linear-linear modes of cyclization were fully characterized, and their photophysical properties were investigated.

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Synthesis and photophysical properties of aza[n]helicenes
Gourav M Upadhyay, Harish Ramesh Talele, and Ashutosh Vasant Bedekar
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Synthesis and photophysical properties of aza[n]helicenes
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Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 390 002, India
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Abstract:
Synthesis and study of aza[7]helicene and aza[9]helicene is presented in this article.
Photodehydrocyclization of 3,6-bis-styryl derivative of carbazole leading to sterically less
demanding aza[7]helicene resulted in smooth reaction and only the desired angular-angular product
is detected. However in the case of aza[9]helicene along with the expected angular-angular
cyclization, three other products involving linear mode of cyclization were also isolated and
characterized. In this case the helical compound aza[9]helicene was predominantly formed at lower
concentration, while the other isomers were obtained at higher concentration. All the compounds
formed by angular-angular, angular-linear, linear-linear mode of cyclization were fully characterized
and their photophysical properties were investigated.
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Introduction
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Helicenes, due to their fascinating structures and associated distinct properties, have been
subject of considerable research in recent years. These molecules acquire a unique screw shape in
order to release the internal strain created due to increasing number of rings. There exists a
possibility of continuous delocalization of electrons due to aromatic rings fused together in particular
way. The helical molecules can show some unique chiroptical properties due to their special
structural arrangements and therefore has been a focus of intense research in recent decades.1 There
are two types of helical molecules: carbohelicenes and heterohelicenes. Initial research was
concentrated on carbohelicenes, but recently more interesting properties have been observed for the
heterohelicenes containing one or more different heteroatoms.
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Helicenes with the possibility of continuous delocalization of electrons and tunable planarity
are potential substrates for study of their photophysical properties. The different types of helical
systems have been investigated with exciting photophysical properties such as luminescence,2
circularly polarized luminescence,3 fluorescence,4 circular dichroism,1a,5 etc. Some of the optical
properties of helicenes are well documented in excellent reviews.1h,6
Presence of heteroatom in the fused polycyclic systems considerably contributes in altering
electronic structure and helps to fine tune various optoelectrical properties. For example,
thiahelicenes containing benzene and thiophene rings are expected to have more effective
conjugation and electron-donating properties compared to carbohelicenes. A large number of such
compounds have been synthesized and studied extensively. For example esathia[11]helicene I has
been synthesized and its electronic and self assembling properties have been investigated7 (Chart 1).
Polycyclic aromatic oxygen containing molecules, particularly fused furans, are expected to provide
relatively high HOMO levels8 and are known to show interesting utility in electronic devices, such as
organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs)9a or organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).9b,9c Recently we
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have reported synthesis of a large 7,12,17-trioxa[11]helicene II and studied its photophysical and
thermal properties.10 Presence of silicon improves the luminescence and electron transport properties
of the molecules. It is clearly evident in the synthesis and study of sila[7]helicene III, where the
changes are linked to changes in physical properties.2a Analogous to this is λ5-phopha[7]helicene IV,
which is obtained in chirally pure form, show very high optical rotation, good photoluminescence
and interesting crystal packing arrangement.11 Heterohelicenes with nitrogen as heteroatom, referred
as azahelicenes, can be of several types, pyridine containing, pyridazine, pyrrole derivatives etc. The
pyrrole type is similar to the above molecules and has attracted some interest in recent years12 along
with similar bis-azahelicene.13 A derivative of the former type aza[7]helicene V has been synthesized
and studied for its photophysical properties, it also shows remarkably high thermal stability.12c The
optical properties can be attributed to the extended conjugation created by the ortho fused aromatic
rings, hence its analogue aza[9]helicene VI is expected to further enhance the conjugation, hence the
photophysical response and may also affect the thermal properties. However, the construction of
such large helicene consisting of nine rings making almost one and half turn of the helix is
challenging task, and its synthesis is not reported in the literature. In this paper we shall discuss the
synthesis of aza[7]helicene and aza[9]helicene and present preliminary studies of the photophysical
properties. Although structurally similar the two helical compounds substantially differ in the
internal strain caused by the steric crowding and offer different degree of challenge in their synthesis.
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Chart 1 Structurally similar heterohelicenes
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Result and Discussion
We have adopted the method of photodehydrocyclization of appropriate bis-stillbene
derivative of carbazole to accomplish the formation of aza[n]helicene (n = 7 or 9). The smaller
derivative aza[7]helicene should offer lesser internal steric crowding and should result in facile
cyclization, however, the larger aza[9]helicene should offer considerably more internal strain and
may pose difficulty in desired cyclization. A detail investigation on the mode of photocyclization of
stillbene derivatives leading to carbohelicenes has been reported previously,14 where a comparison
between the angular and linear path has been elaborated. In cases where the photocyclization can
occur at two different sites of polynuclear system, the regiochemistry is controlled by two major
considerations, the electronic and steric factors.15 If steric hindrance is not very severe then the
product is usually formed through the intermediate which will lead to greater aromatic resonance
stabilization. But when the electronically favorable pathway is considerably sterically hindered then
the less hindered alternative pathway is preferred.16a In some cases the regioselectivity in such
photcyclizations can be predicted by molecular orbital calculations of the difference in excited state
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free valence indices and Mulliken electronic overlap populations at the two sets of carbon atoms
involved in ring closure. However, in some cases even though the favourable theoretical predictions
are made, the actual photocyclization may result in the failure.17 In the analogous case of
photocyclization of carbazole based stillbene derivatives the two available sites may direct the
photocyclization leading to either angular or linear isomer. This type of the two modes of cyclization
of VII has also been discussed in an earlier study,18 explaining the formation of the two isomers
resulting at electro cyclization at a or b position (Scheme 1). The position a is electronically more
favorable for electro cyclization compared to position b. The two possible dihydro intermediates
VIIIa and VIIIb would on oxidation give aromatized angular product IXa and linear product IXb. In
angular case the intermediate VIIIa retains the aromatic character of pyrrole ring of carbazole
moiety, while it is compromised in the intermediate VIIIb in linear mode. This case is analogous to
the intermediates proposed by Katz et al.18 for the Diels-Alder cycloaddition of vinyl carbazole,
where the intermediate for the angular reaction was calculated to be 8.6 kcal/mol more stable than
the corresponding linear intermediate.
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Scheme 1 Two possible modes of photocyclization
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The first type of angular cyclization on two sides of carbazole should lead to aza[n]helicene,
the target molecule of the present study. Our initial efforts have been focused on the synthesis of
aza[7]helicene and its derivatives.12c To increase the solubility of resultant aza[7]helicene n-Bu group
was selected.19 The synthesis of 4 was achieved by combination of Heck, reaction followed by
standard photocyclization procedure (Scheme 2).20 Careful analysis of the reaction mixture revealed
consumption of the starting material and formation of a major product, which was isolated by column
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established the double angular cyclization 4 as the sole product (see supporting information). This
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products of aza[7]helicene formed through angular-angular and angular-linear reaction, while the
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photodehydrocyclization of 3,6-bis(2-(naphthalene-2-yl)vinyl)carbazole 6, analogous to the synthesis
of aza[7]helicene.12c Accordingly the 3,6-diiodo-N-butyl carbazole 1 was converted to bis-olefin 6 by
its Mizoroki-Heck reaction21 with vinyl naphthalene 5. A solution of 6 in toluene was subjected to
photochemical reaction (125 W HPMV lamp) in standard immersion well reactor (Scheme 3).20
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Scheme 3 Photodehydrocyclization of bis-stilbenoid derivative 6
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The initial analysis of the reaction mixture indicated the formation of a complex mixture of
the products, contrary to the earlier observation of aza[7]helicene. This is probably due to the
different possible modes of cyclization of the intermediate species in the stilbenoid derivative
(Scheme 4). In this reaction, two conflicting forces control the regiochemistry of cyclization, the
electronic considerations and steric factors. The electronic effects of retaining aromatic character of
pyrrole ring in Xa direct the cyclization in angular manner. However, this effect is partially balanced
by the steric effect created by an additional aromatic ring of naphthalene unit favoring the formation
of intermediate Xb, leading to the linear mode of cyclization. Based on this hypothesis we anticipate
the formation product resulting in linear mode of cyclization. The cyclization in the present bis-
stilbenoid derivative 6 may follow in stepwise manner; the regiochemistry of the second cyclization
will be controlled by the first reaction. If the initial cyclization follows the angular path an
intermediate XIa will be formed, which may give two possible regioisomers (angular-angular 7 and
angular-linear 8) during the second reaction. On the other hand if the initial cyclization gives linear
isomer XIb, the second cyclization can result in the formation 8 or 9.
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Scheme 4 Possible intermediates in the photodehydrocyclization of 2-(naphthalene-2-
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singlet. The hydrogen attached to C1 appeared in upfield aromatic region due to being in the ring
current of last aromatic ring and showed as a doublet at δ 6.12 ppm; while the hydrogen attached to
C2 appeared most upfield in aromatic region at δ 5.60 ppm as a multiplet [See ESI for the numbering
system]. The angular-linear isomer 8 shows unsymmetrical pattern resulting in more number of
signals. Typically the hydrogen attached to C1 of the aza[6]helicene part of the molecule appeared in
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upfield region at δ 7.32 ppm as a doublet and hydrogen at C2 as a multiplet at δ 7.11 ppm. The linear
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The hydrogens attached to C9 and C21 appeared as singlets at δ 8.91 and 9.13 respectively. The
hydrogen attached to C1 appeared as doublet at δ 9.41 ppm. The fourth product showed two less
hydrogens and we concluded that further oxidation has taken place similar to the formation of
benzo[ghi]perylene. This compound 10 also showed an unsymmetrical pattern. The absence of
hydrogens at C1 and C12 of the aza[6]helicene part of 8 was clearly noted. The only singlet appeared
δ 8.87 ppm, corresponding to hydrogen attached to C21. The fourth product 10 appears to be formed,
where the portion on the angular cyclization part of 8 (aza[6]helicene unit) undergoes further
oxidation, resulting in a fused system similar to benzo[ghi]perylene.22 It was observed that although
the four compounds were detected in the crude sample, their separation proved to be difficult and
challenging. Separation of regiomers was done by enrichment of respective compound using column
chromatography followed by fractional crystallization in different solvents. The angular-angular
isomer 7 was found to be slightly different in polarity, while the other three were of almost similar
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All the four compounds were further characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction to
determine the shape of the molecules arising due to the strain created by building up of the aromatic
rings. The crystal structure of 7 indicates high degree of distortion of the molecular structure, which
is a sum of torsion angles (ϕ1+ϕ2+ϕ3+ϕ4) to be 74.22o while the dihedral angle θ was measured to
be 41.01o (Figure 2). The two terminal rings were almost parallel to each other, the planes passing
through them bisected at an angle of only 7.92o, and the pitch of outer helix was observed to be 3.97
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The other isomer 8 due to angular-linear cyclization has two components, one is the
aza[6]helicene fused with the other [4]helicene. Its crystal structure indicates a distortion of the
molecular structure on the former side, which is a sum of torsion angles, to be 66.77o while the
dihedral angle θ was measured to be 54.18o (Figure 3). It is generally observed that the dihedral
angle of smaller helical structures often tend to be larger compared to the more elongated helices.23
Figure 3 ORTEP diagram of 8 thermal ellipsoids are drawn at the 30% probability level (CCDC
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The next isomer isolated in the cyclization is due to linear-linear mode and also shows
interesting crystal structure (Figure 4). The structure of this molecule resembles closely24c with
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diphenanthro[4,3-a; 3’,4’-o]picene which was almost simultaneously synthesized by Martin24a and
Laarhovan.24b Present molecule 9 also crystallized in monoclinic space group of P 21/c, showed
relatively small sum of torsion angle of about 38o and dihedral angle of 29.7o.The molecule is like a
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rings of aza[6]helicene portion were juxtaposed in close proximity. Hence a much longer extended
conjugation is seen in compound 10 compared to the other three molecules. As a result the dihedral
angle of the aza[6]helicene portion reduced to 33.8o as compared to 8 (Figure 5).25 This molecule
appears to acquire relatively flat shape as compared to the angular-linear derivative.
Figure 5 ORTEP diagram of 10 thermal ellipsoids are drawn at the 30% probability level (CCDC
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As mentioned previously the regiomer formation was dependent mainly on two
considerations; steric and electronic factors. Some other factors have been studied to understand the
regiomer formation. The composition of regiomers depends on wavelength distribution of the
incident light, the reaction temperature,26 the nature of oxidant and concentration.16b It is believed
that the dimer formation is considerably reduced at much higher dilution suppressing the
photodimerization process. Hence, it is recommended to carry photolysis experiments at very high
dilution to prevent the dimerization processes (10-2 M or less). However, the effect of concentration
on distribution of possible regioisomeric products is rarely investigated.27
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prompting us to investigate this further. As discussed earlier few signals in H NMR for the four
compounds appeared at distinctly different positions helping us to determine the ratio in crude
samples by measuring their quantity28 (Table 1). It was established from above study that the desired
angular-angular isomer 7 formed predominantly at higher dilution (lower concentration) while the
other regiomer formed at higher concentration. The observed ratio can be attributed to the population
of excited states intermediates, their stabilities and their relative rates for the electrocyclization
reactions. This observation of the correlation of concentration and the product distribution may help
researchers in planning the synthesis of similar fused systems.
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Studies of photophysical properties:
The absorption and emission spectra of all the compounds were recorded in dilute solutions
of dichloromethane at room temperature (Figure 6). The π conjugation length is almost similar for all
four isomers (7 to 10) so the shifts in the both the absorption and emission spectra can be explained
on the basis of effective spread of the π resonance system over the entire molecule. The angular-
angular compound 7 exhibited deep blue emission peak at 429 nm and a shoulder peak at 451 nm. It
appeared to show the most blue shift in the emission spectra reinforcing the highly distorted structure
created by helical twist. Such shape contributes in the non coplanar geometry resulting in the
reduction of effective π conjugation causing a blue shift in the fluorescence spectra of
aza[6]helicene.2b Interestingly emission maxima for aza[9]helicene was almost similar to
corresponding aza[7]helicene29 probably due to combination of contradictory effects of distorted
geometry (leading to more blue shift) and extended conjugation (resulting in red shift).2b The
angular-linear compound 8 showed blue shift compared to the more linear π molecular systems 9 and
10, this phenomenon might be attributed to the high dihedral angle which limits the delocalization of
electrons throughout the molecule to some extent. The compound 9 showed red shift due to effective
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delocalization as well as better π-π stacking. The compound 10 showed the maximum bathochromic
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shift in emission spectra indicating more effective delocalization of π electrons due to annulation.
The fluorescence quantum yields of four isomers were recorded in dilute dichloromethane
solution (~10-6 M) at room temperature, data is summarized in the Table-2. The Φ ( Fluorescence
quantum yield) of all regiomers were found to be low to moderate (0.07 to 0.21) which probably
indicates that the excitons were not confined to the whole backbone of these molecules due to its
non-planar molecular structure. The reason for moderate quantum yields can be attributed to
marginal loss of energy during the exciton migrations.30a The quantum yield of the compound 7 was
higher than the similar carbo-analogue, [9]helicene30b (Φ = 0.014, and penta-thia[9]helicene30c (Φ =
0.02) and also approximately three times higher than the compound 10 which can be explained by
greater steric hindrance in compound 7. The greater strain and rigidity of 7 also reduces the
availability of non radiative deactivation pathways, forcing the molecule to relax via photon
emission.30d
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Fluorescence quantum yields were determined using a solution of quinine sulfate in H2SO4
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The novelty of the present study is not just the synthesis of larger angularly fused
aza[9]helicene, separation and characterization of all the related isomers but to put forward the
valuable observation of how concentration may play a significant role in controlling the cyclization.
This observation may be useful in planning the synthesis of such systems. The dramatic effect of
steric considerations was observed in different modes of cyclization when we compared the
preparation of aza[7]helicene and aza[9]helicene.
Experimental Section:
Chemicals and solvents received from commercial sources were used without further purification.
All solvents that were used were stored on oven dried molecular sieves (4Å). Thin Layer
Chromatography was performed on F254 Aluminium coated plates. The spots were visualized under
UV light or with iodine vapor. All the compounds were purified by column chromatography using
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jacket for cooling with 125 W high pressure mercury vapour lamp. All reactions were carried out
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source and controlled by Xcalibur software, fluorescence and UV-vis spectra were recorded at room
temperature. HPLC was performed using CHIRALCEL OD-H column. For preparation of
compounds 3,6-distyryl-9-butyl-9H-carbazole (3) and N-butyl aza[7]helicene (4) refer to the
literature report.12d
3, 6 -Diiodo carbazole:
To a round bottom flask (250 mL, two-neck), equipped with a condenser, was loading a solution of
carbazole (5 g, 29.90 mmol), KI (6.45 g, 38.87 mmol), KIO3 (6.39 g，29.90 mmol), acetic acid (100
mL) and deionized water (10 mL). The iodination reaction was continued at 80oC for 24 h. After
cooling to room temperature, the mixture was filtered, washed with deionized water, saturated
sodium carbonate solution, and methanol to afford a white light grey solid (11.39 g, 91%). The
analytical data were in complete agreement with the previously published data.31a
9-Butyl-3,6-diiodo-9H-carbazole: (1)
3,6-Diiodocarbazole (2 g, 4.77 mmol), powdered potassium hydroxide (1.60 g, 28.65 mmol) were
mixed in a flask containing acetone (25 mL). After stirred for 30 minutes, 1-bromobutane (0.98 g,
0.77 mL, 7.16 mmol) was added slowly. The solution was stirred for 5 h at room temperature. After
the completion of the reaction, the mixture was poured in ice-cold water and extracted with ethyl
acetate (3 x 100 mL). The combined organic phase was washed with water, brine and dried over
anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude product
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flask equipped with a magnetic stirrer and reflux condenser. To this solution, the mixture of N-bromo
succinimide (3 g, 16.87 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (0.17 g, 0.70 mmol) was added. The mixture
was stirred in presence of tungsten filament domestic light for 5-6 h. Completion of the reaction was
checked by TLC in petroleum ether. After the reaction was over the precipitated succinimide was
filtered and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Light brown solid (2.2 g, 71%) was
obtained after crystallization from mixture of petroleum ether and ethyl acetate. The analytical data
were in complete agreement with the previously published data.31b
2-(naphthalen-2-yl)acetaldehyde:
In a 100 mL flask equipped with a reflux condenser were placed 2-(bromomethyl) naphthalene (2 g,
9.05 mmol), hexamethylenetetramine (2.53 g, 18.09 mmol), glacial acetic acid (15mL) and water
(15mL). This mixture was heated under reflux for 2 h. After the reflux period, concentrated
hydrochloric acid (10 mL) was added and refluxing was continued for an additional 15 minutes.
After cooling, the mixture was extracted with (3 X 100 mL) ethyl acetate. The combined organic
phase was washed with water, brine and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was
removed under reduced pressure and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on
silica gel using petroleum ether:ethyl acetate (90:10) as eluent to afford white solid (1.03 g, 73%).
The analytical data were in complete agreement with the previously published data.31c
2-Vinyl naphthalene: (5)
To a stirred solution of methyl triphenylphosphonium iodide (3.90 g, 9.60 mmol) in dimethyl
acetamide (25mL) was added potassium carbonate (1.77 g, 12.8 mmol). The mixture was stirred for
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slowly warmed and heated at 70oC for 3 h. After the completion of the reaction, the mixture was
poured in ice-cold water and extracted with (3 X 100 mL) ethyl acetate. The combined organic phase
was washed with water, brine and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was removed
under reduced pressure and the crude product was purified by column chromatography on silica gel
using petroleum ether:ethyl acetate (98:02) as eluent to afford white solid (0.70 g, 71%). The
analytical data were in complete agreement with the previously published data.31d
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bis(diphenylphosphinopropane) (0.017 g, 0.042 mmol, 4 mol%) was prepared in N,N-
dimethylacetamide (5 mL) under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture was stirred at room temperature
until a homogeneous solution was obtained. This catalyst solution was repeatedly purged by N2 prior
to use.
A two neck round bottom flask was charged with 3,6-diiodo-N-butylcarbazole (0.5 g, 1.05 mmol), 2-
vinyl naphthalene (0.357 g, 2.31 mmol) dry potassium carbonate (0.581g, 4.21 mmol), TBAB (0.067
g, 0.21 mmol, 20 mol%) and N,N-dimethylacetamide (10 mL) and the mixture was heated up to 100
°C. When the temperature reached 100 °C, the previously prepared Pd catalyst solution was added
drop wise and the mixture was heated to 140 °C for 48 h. After the completion of the reaction, the
mixture was poured in ice-cold water and extracted with dichloromethane (3 x 100 mL). The
combined organic phase was washed with water, brine and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The
solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude product was purified by column
chromatography on silica gel using petroleum ether:ethyl acetate (90:10) to (60:40 ) as eluent to
afford cis-trans mixture of 9-butyl-3,6-bis(-2-(naphthalen-2-yl)vinyl)-9H-carbazole.
Rf = 0.25 (5:95, EtOAc: petroleum ether).
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Physical state = Light yellow amorphous solid
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1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.35 (s, 2H), 7.92-7.74 (m, 11H), 7.53-7.34 (m, 10H), 4.34 (t, J = 6.8
Hz, 2H), 1.93-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.42 (m, 2H), 0.99 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H)
13C{1H} (100 MHz, CDCl3): 140.7, 135.4, 133.8, 132.8. 129.9, 128.8, 128.2, 127.9, 127.7,
126.2, 126.0, 125.6, 124.7, 123.5, 123.3, 118.7, 109.1, 43.1, 31.2, 20.5, 13.9
IR (KBr): 3045,2954,2859,1617,1592,1481,1428,135,1244,1148,957,888,861,811,643,584 cm-1
HRMS (TOF MS ES+): m/z calculated for C40H33N [M+H] +: 528.2684; found; 528.2685
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In an immersion wall photoreactor (borosilicate glass) equipped with a water cooling jacket and a stir
bar, cis/trans- mixture of 9-butyl-3,6-bis(-2-(naphthalen-2-yl)vinyl)-9H-carbazole 6 (0.175 g, 0.33
mmol), iodine (0.185 g, 0.73 mmol), THF (2.39 g, 2.69 mL, 33.2 mmol) were dissolved in toluene
(350 mL). Nitrogen gas was bubbled through the solution within 10 minutes under sonication for
removing the dissolved oxygen prior to irradiation using a 125W HPMV lamp (10 h monitored by
TLC). After the completion of reaction, the excess of iodine was removed by washing the solution
with aqueous Na2S2O3, followed by distilled water. The organic layer was concentrated under the
reduced pressure to obtain the crude product. The crude product purified by column chromatography
over silica gel using petroleum ether: ethyl acetate (98:2) as eluent to obtained a pale yellow solid.
For details of separation of the four compounds, see supporting information.
Overall Yield = 0.077 g (44%, mixture of four compounds 7-10).
Angular-angular isomer (7):
Rf = 0.22 (5:95, EtOAc:Petroleum ether)
Physical State = Yellow solid
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1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 8.32 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.21 ( d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.04 (d, J = 8.4
Hz, 2H), 7.58 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.31 (d, J = 7.6
Hz, 2H), 6.77-6.73 (m, 2H), 6.11 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.62-5.58 (m, 2H), 5.01-4.97 (m, 2H), 2.35-
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125.0, 124.6 (2C), 123.9, 123.8, 121.6, 118.7, 108.9, 43.7, 32.3, 20.8, 14.1
IR (KBr): 3042, 2956, 2928, 2868, 1619, 1577, 1527, 1490, 1463, 1439, 1360, 1335, 1287, 1251,
952, 910, 882, 777, 748, 628, 542 cm.-1
HRMS (APCI): m/z calculated for C40H29N [M+H] +: 524.2373; found; 524.2372
HPLC Conditions: Two well separated peaks [Column: Chiralcel OD-H; IPA in hexane (10%), 1.0
mL/min, uv-254 nm, 7.33 and 11.71 min]
Angular-linear isomer (8):
Rf: 0.20 (5:95, EtOAc:Petroleum ether)
Physical State= Yellow solid
M.P. = 240 oC
1HNMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 9.47 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 9.13 (s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.19-
8.03 (m, 6H), 7.92-7.69 (m, 5H), 7.69-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.58-7.56 (m, 1H), 7.52 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H),
7.32 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 7.13-7.09 (m, 1H), 4.62-4.58 (m, 2H), 2.14-2.09 (m, 2H),
1.68-1.58 (m, 2H), .11 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H)
13C{1H} (100MHz, CDCl3): δ 142.6, 139.6, 133.3, 132.6, 131.8, 130.7 (2C), 130.0, 129.1, 128.9,
128.7, 128.3, 128.2, 128.0, 127.9, 127.7, 127.6, 127.2, 127.0, 126.9, 126.6, 126.3 (2C), 125.9, 125.7,
125.6, 125.4, 125.3, 125.1, 125.0, 123.6, 123.5, 123.2, 117.4, 110.1, 105.2, 43.2, 31.3, 20.8, 14.1
IR (KBr): 3045, 2956, 2928, 1619, 1577, 1527, 1463, 1441, 1360, 1337, 1287, 1251, 911, 882, 777,
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HRMS (APCI): m/z calculated for C40H29N [M+H] +: 524.2372; found; 524.2372
HPLC Conditions: Two well separated peaks [Column: Chiralcel OD-H; IPA in hexane (10%), 1.0
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Linear-linear isomer: (9)
Rf : 0.20 (5:95, EtOAc:Petroleum ether, Appeared as fluorescence green spot in long wave UV and
appeared as very faint spot in short wave)
Physical State = Yellow solid
M.P. = 265 oC
1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 9.41 (δ, J = 8.4 Hz, 2H), 9.13 (s, 2H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.17 (d, J = 8.4
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(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.78-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.66 (m, 2H), 4.62 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.19-2.12 (m,
2H),1.72-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.11 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H).
13C{1H} (100MHz, CDCl3): δ 142.5, 133.4, 131.2, 130.7, 130.0, 128.7, 128.3, 127.7, 127.3, 127.2,
127.1, 126.9, 126.0, 125.5, 123.8, 123.5, 120.3, 105.1, 43.3, 30.9, 20.9, 14.1.
IR (KBr): 3041, 2953, 2861, 2369, 1684, 1615, 1430, 1262, 1198, 1132, 881, 829, 790, 745, 623,
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HRMS (ESI): m/z calculated for C40H29N [M+Na] +: 546.2190; found; 546.2192
Angular-linear fused compound (10):
Rf: 0.20 (5:95, EtOAc: Petroleum ether)
Physical State = Yellow solid.
M.P. = 260 oC (Decomposed).
1H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): δ 9.32 (δ, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (s, 1H), 8.12 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.06
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The authors declare no competing financial interest.
Acknowledgments:
We are grateful to Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), New Delhi for supporting this
work under a sponsored scheme (No. SR/S1/OC-74/2012) and DST-PURSE for the single crystal X-
ray diffraction facility installed in the Faculty of Science. We thank Council of Scientific and
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are also grateful to Dr. Firasat Hussain of University of Delhi and Dr. Hemant Mande for their help
in refining some of the crystal structures.
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The supporting Information is available free of charge on the ACS Publication website at DOI:
Full experimental details, analytical data, spectral reproductions and details of X-ray structure data
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