Synthesis of a Novel Acceptor Unit for D-A Type Polymers: 4,8-Dibromobenzo-[1,2-c;4,5-c′]bis[1,2,5]thiadiazole
2012 ◽
Vol 482-484
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pp. 1221-1224
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Keyword(s):
A synthetic approach to synthesize 4,8-Dibromobenzo-[1,2-c;4,5-c’] bis[1,2,5]thiadiazole from a common precursor 2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole is reported. This unit can then be used in the synthesis of low bandgap materials via palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions.