Copper 1,19‐Diaza‐21,24‐dicarbacorrole: A Corrole Analogue with an N−N Linkage Stabilizes a Ground‐State Singlet Organocopper Species.

A copper complex of a heterocorrole analogue with an N–N linkage, 1,19‐diaza‐21,24‐dicarbadibenzocorrole (Cu‐5), was successfully synthesized via oxidative metalation–cyclization of a tetrapyrrolic precursor. The N–N linkage in the skeleton of Cu‐5, which serves as a mediator of π‐electron delocalization, features an 18π aromatic system. The electronic structure of Cu‐5 is best described as a ground‐state singlet species stabilized by the distinct NNCC coordination core. This finding shows how the ligand's design can be used to modulate the Cu 3dx2-y2 orbital energy, thereby making such compounds invaluable for copper‐based catalytic applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]