10.1021/cm903555s
This study presents the synthesis, physical properties, and self-assembly of a novel type of discotic mesogens based on triphenylene-fused triazatruxenes. These disc-shaped molecules were prepared through microwave-assisted Suzuki coupling reactions and FeCl3-mediated oxidative cyclodehydrogenation. They exhibit extended π-conjugation and possess favorable HOMO energy levels for efficient charge injection from electrodes like gold. The thermal behavior and self-assembly of these mesogens were investigated using techniques such as thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, polarizing optical microscopy, and variable-temperature X-ray diffraction, revealing good thermal stability and thermotropic liquid crystalline behavior. The charge carrier mobilities of these compounds were determined using the space-charge limited-current (SCLC) technique, with high hole mobilities obtained for TP-TATC6 and TP-TATC12.