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Synthesis and characterization of 2,7-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,8-diazaanthraquinone - A redox-active ligand designed for the construction of supramolecular grids
Jain, Rajsapan,Caldwell, Sharon L.,Louie, Anika S.,Hicks, Robin G.
, p. 1263 - 1267 (2008/01/27)
Double condensation of 2-acetylpyridine with 1,3-diaminobenzene-4,6- dicarboxaldehyde affords 2,7-bis(2-pyridyl)-1,8-diazaanthracene, which was subsequently oxidized to the corresponding quinone. Electrochemical studies indicate two reversible reduction processes corresponding to semiquinone and hydroquinonate formation. Electron-withdrawing pyridine groups and the nitrogen atoms make this somewhat more easily reduced than anthraquinone. This compound is redox-active and can be reduced to its radical anion, a potential spin-bearing ligand for the construction of [2 x 2] metallo-grid structures.
