Advances in Organic Synthesis and Properties Based On Tetraphenylimidazole Derivatives

1,2,4,5-Tetraphenylimidazole derivatives exhibit unique conjugated structures, photophysical properties, and multifunctional properties by virtue of the phenyl functional groups introduced at specific positions of the imidazole ring. However, there is still a lack of systematic research on them, which limits their further development and application. In this paper, we comprehensively review the research progress in the fields of organic synthesis, mechanistic fluorescence color change, chemiluminescence, OLED and fluorescent sensors, especially focusing on the hotspot of fluorescent sensors. Finally, it summarizes the challenges in the current research and looks forward to the future research directions, such as the design of novel structures, performance optimization, and exploration of practical applications, aiming to provide references and inspirations for researchers in related fields.