Synthesis and characterization of teranthene: a singlet biradical polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon having kekul structures

Authors :: Konishi, Akihito
Hirao, Yasukazu
Nakano, Masayoshi
Shimizu, Akihiro
Botek, Edith
Champagne, Benot
Shiomi, Daisuke
Sato, Kazunobu
Takui, Takeji
Matsumoto, Kouzou
Kurata, Hiroyuki
Kubo, Takashi
Source :: Journal of the American Chemical Society. August 18, 2010, Vol. 132 Issue 32, 11021-11023
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The synthesis, as well as the different properties of a newly formulated teranthene derivative is discussed. The biradical character exhibited by the compound in its ground state is also analyzed.

Subjects :: Molecular structure -- Analysis
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons -- Structure
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons -- Chemical properties
Quantum theory -- Analysis
Chemistry

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