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Synthesis and Characterisation of Polypyridine Derivatives: Towards Regioregular PPY

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 March 2011

Lockhart E. Horsburgh
Affiliation:
Organic Electroactive Materials Group, Department of Physics, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
Andrew P. Monkman
Affiliation:
Organic Electroactive Materials Group, Department of Physics, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
Changsheng Wang
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
Martin R. Bryce
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, University of Durham, South Road, Durham, DH1 3LE, United Kingdom
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Abstract

Poly(2,5-pyridinediyl) was prepared from 2-bromo-5-iodopyridine, by a method which combines organomagnesium and organonickel chemistry, and leads to the regioselective formation of poly(2,5-pyridinediyl) (rPPY). The product of the reaction was compared to conventional poly(2,5-pyridinediyl) (PPY), thus enabling us to estimate that rPPY consists of 84±6% head-to-tail linkages. Photophysical properties of rPPY were also measured, and found to be generally similar to those of PPY, although there are some significant differences.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2001

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