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Area of Science:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Photocatalysis

Background:

  • Single-atom insertion is a powerful strategy for molecular complexity.
  • Heteroatom (N, B) insertion is established, but carbon insertion remains a challenge.
  • Carbon's central role in molecular architecture necessitates new synthetic methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a one-shot carbon insertion annulation method.
  • To synthesize novel fused polycyclic carbocations.
  • To explore the photonic properties and photocatalytic applications of these carbocations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a cascade of electrophilic aromatic substitutions.
  • Employing the Vilsmeier reagent as a single-carbon source.
  • Converting diarylaminobenzenes into fused polycyclic carbocations.

Main Results:

  • Successful one-shot carbon insertion annulation achieved.
  • Synthesized novel π-conjugated cationic frameworks inaccessible by stepwise methods.
  • Observed tunable red-to-near-infrared absorption spectra.
  • Demonstrated efficient near-infrared-responsive photocatalysis.

Conclusions:

  • Establishes carbon insertion annulation as a viable synthetic strategy.
  • Links single-atom molecular construction to photonic function.
  • Provides access to new materials for photocatalysis and optical applications.