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New 4, 4′-oligophenylenevinylene functionalized-[2, 2′]-bipyridyl chromophores: synthesis, optical and thermal properties

L Viau, O Maury, H Le Bozec

Index: Viau, Lydie; Maury, Olivier; Le Bozec, Hubert Tetrahedron Letters, 2004 , vol. 45, # 1 p. 125 - 128

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Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of new bipyridyl-based chromophores featuring extended oligophenylenevinylene π-conjugated backbones are reported. Their absorption and emission properties as well as their thermal stabilities are discussed in comparison to those of the parent ligand.