Enantioenriched Helicenes and Helicenoids Containing Main-Group Elements (B, Si, N, P)
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Kais Dhbaibi1,2, Ludovic Favereau1, Jeanne Crassous1
1ISCR (Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes), UMR6226, CNRS , Université Rennes , F-35000 Rennes , France.
Abstract:
In this review, we discuss the rich chemistry of helicenes and helicenoids containing main-group elements. Enantioenriched helicenic derivatives containing main-group elements B, Si, N, and P, either incorporated within the helical backbone or grafted to it, will be thoroughly presented. We will describe their synthesis, resolution, and asymmetric synthesis, their structural features, electronic and chiroptical properties, and emission, together with other photochemical properties and applications.
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