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  • Organophosphorus Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Photophysics

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  • Stable phosphorus(V) compounds are of interest for their unique electronic properties.
  • π-conjugated systems are crucial for tuning optical and redox characteristics.
  • Developing novel electroactive fluorophores is key for advanced materials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize novel λ⁵-biphosphinines with varying π-conjugated bridges.
  • To investigate the influence of π-bridges on optical and redox properties.
  • To explore their potential as switchable electroactive fluorophores.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and full characterization of λ⁵-biphosphinines.
  • Spectro-electrochemistry and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) for radical cation studies.
  • Joint experimental and theoretical (computational) approach to analyze properties.

Main Results:

  • Stable λ⁵-biphosphinines with diverse π-conjugated bridges were successfully synthesized.
  • Directly connected biphosphinines show accessible, reversible multi-stage oxidations.
  • Radical cations were characterized in situ.
  • Electrofluorochromism was observed, demonstrating switchable fluorescence.

Conclusions:

  • The π-bridge significantly impacts the optical and redox properties of λ⁵-biphosphinines.
  • These compounds exhibit multi-stage redox behavior and electrofluorochromism.
  • They hold promise as intrinsically switchable electroactive fluorophores for material applications.