Electron-poor N-substituted imide-fused corannulenes

Abstract

N-Substituted imide-fused corannulenes can be generated from the corresponding tetramethylfluoranthenes. Syntheses, crystal structure and electronic properties are reported. The solid state structure of the pentafluorophenyl derivative shows nearly perfect π-stacking in a convex–concave fashion and is expected to possess useful electronic properties.