Issue 28, 2019

2-Azaanthracenes: a chronology of synthetic approaches and bright prospects for practical applications

Abstract

2-Azaanthracene(benzo[g]isoquinoline) is the second most common nitrogenous derivative of anthracene after acridine (2,3-benzoquinoline, 9-azaanthracene). The introduction of the nitrogen atom into the aromatic core of this molecule allowed it to significantly push the boundaries of the application fields of 2-azaanthracene and its derivatives, compared to regular anthracene. This review aims to summarize the common synthetic approaches towards 2-azaanthracenes in chronological order, as well as systematize information on the areas of application of 2-azaanthracenes. In particular, emphasis is placed on the description of the 2-azaanthracene family as unique fluorophores and chromophores for creating modern cell stains, chemosensors, pH-probes, etc. In addition to regular 2-azaanthracene, the common methods for the synthesis of fused 2-azaanthracene as promising OLED components or as ligands for metal cations are reported.

Graphical abstract: 2-Azaanthracenes: a chronology of synthetic approaches and bright prospects for practical applications

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
09 apr 2019
Accepted
20 iyn 2019
First published
20 iyn 2019

New J. Chem., 2019,43, 11382-11390

2-Azaanthracenes: a chronology of synthetic approaches and bright prospects for practical applications

O. S. Taniya, D. S. Kopchuk, A. F. Khasanov, I. S. Kovalev, S. Santra, M. Rahman, G. V. Zyryanov, A. Majee, V. N. Charushin and O. N. Chupakhin, New J. Chem., 2019, 43, 11382 DOI: 10.1039/C9NJ01813A

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