Synthesis, spectroelectrochemistry and thermochromism of regioregular head-to-tail oligo- and poly-[3-aryloxyhexylthiophenes]

Ahmed Iraqi*, Joe A. Crayston, John C. Walton

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

The synthesis of regioregular head-to-tail poly(3-[ω-(p- methoxyphenoxy)hexyl]thiophenes) is reported, together with a study of the effect of sterically demanding 3-substituents on its structure and physical properties (conductivity, spectroelectrochemistry and thermochromism). The polymer is deep red when reduced but optically transparent in its oxidised form. The syntheses of the corresponding regioregular dimer and trimer, i.e. 3,4'-di[(p-methoxyphenoxy)hexyl]-2,2'-bithiophene and 3,4',4'-tri[(p- methoxyphenoxy)hexyl]-2,2' : 5',2'terthiophene are also reported.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1831-1836
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry
Volume5
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1995

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Synthesis, spectroelectrochemistry and thermochromism of regioregular head-to-tail oligo- and poly-[3-aryloxyhexylthiophenes]'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this