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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Photophysics

Background:

  • Trityl luminescence, first reported in 1944, has been limited by synthetic challenges in modifying pristine trityl structures.
  • Air-stable polyhalogenated trityls have previously demonstrated notable luminescent properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize novel methoxy-substituted trityl radicals (TOMe).
  • To systematically investigate the impact of methoxy groups on radical stability and luminescent properties.
  • To explore a new framework for luminescent trityl compounds.

Main Methods:

  • Stepwise synthesis of six air-stable methoxy-substituted trityls (TOMe).
  • Characterization of their luminescent properties, including emission spectra and photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQY).
  • Evaluation of radical stability influenced by methoxy group substitution.

Main Results:

  • The synthesized TOMe compounds exhibit luminescence in the 588-629 nm range.
  • Photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQY) ranged from 2.7% to 4.5%, which is 3-5 times higher than tris(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl)methyl radical.
  • A notable PLQY of up to 61% was achieved for TOMe2c in solid films.

Conclusions:

  • Methoxy substitution provides an effective strategy to enhance the luminescent properties of trityl radicals.
  • The synthesized methoxy-substituted trityls demonstrate superior photoluminescence and radical stability.
  • These findings offer a new and promising class of luminescent trityl frameworks for advanced applications.