Self-contained photo-acid generators with high quantum yields triggered by photo-cyclization

Zixuan Xu, Zhaoyu Wang, Yanyun Zhang, Xiaokang Yao, Meijuan Ding, Huifang Shi, Zhongfu An

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Abstract

We present a novel series of neutral photo-acid generators (PAGs) based on carbazole derivatives. A photo-induced 6π-electrocyclization reaction of carbazole derivatives triggers the subsequent release of halogen acids. With UV irradiation, PAGs spontaneously release acid molecules quantitatively forming polyaromatic compounds. To our knowledge, it is considered the highest quantum yield (over 85%) among Brønsted PAGs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13266-13269
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume58
Issue number95
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Nov 2022

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