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Shaping the 3D architecture of [2.2]paracyclophanes: from selective functionalization to functional luminophores

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Over the past few years, [2.2]paracyclophanes (pCps) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique three-dimensional structure and distinctive electronic properties. In this account, we explore various strategies for selective modification of these molecules, with a particular focus on controlling their planar chirality and tuning their photophysical behavior. The versatility of pCps is further illustrated through their broad scope of applications, spanning the development of organic and organometallic luminophores, advances in photocatalysis, and contributions to biochemical research. These diverse applications underscore the strong potential of pCps as key platforms for the design of innovative molecular systems.

Source: Comptes Rendus Chimie

DOI: 10.5802/crchim.423

Authors: Laurent Micouin, Erica Benedetti

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Paris Cité, Laboratoire de Chimie et Biochimie Pharmacologiques et Toxicologiques

Language: English

Topic: Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds

Subfield: Organic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche

Award: Synthesis and applications of planar chiral photoredox catalysts based on a [2.2]paracyclophane scaffold