Recent advances in the functionalization of formyl and acroleyl appended corroles

Abstract

The field of corrole systems, particularly those with functional groups at their peripheral positions, has experienced a surge of interest in recent years, driven by their exceptional optical and electronic properties, which hold significant promise for a range of applications. This timely review article mainly focuses on synthetic strategies of reaction of meso-triarylcorroles having formyl or acroleyl groups at peripheral positions, with specific emphasis on the influence of core-metal insertion, the quantity of reagent and meso-substituents. Corroles bearing formyl and acroleyl substituents have been exploited as synthons for preparing novel compounds with a magnificent bouquet of characteristics. Furthermore, the reactivity of these corroles derivatives with active methylene compounds and substituted pyrroles is highlighted. The detailed exploration of these functionalizations is helping to advance new developments in the field. Additionally, the review addresses the potential applications of corroles in chemosensing, catalysis, photovoltaics, and nonlinear optics. It also examines the systematic advancements in the optical properties of corroles, providing a thorough overview of their photophysical and redox characteristics. This will help researchers working in this area and promote exceptional future investigations.