Crystalline bipyridinium radical complexes and uses thereof

摘要

Described herein are methods of generating 4,4′-bipyridinium radical cations (BIPY•+), and methods for utilizing the radical-radical interactions between two or more BIPY•+ radical cations that ensue for the creation of novel materials for applications in nanotechnology. Synthetic methodologies, crystallographic engineering techniques, methods of physical characterization, and end uses are described.

主权项

1. A complex comprising (a) CBPQT2(•+) and (b) a compound of formula (I):wherein the complex has a 3+ charge and is a tris-radical, andR1 and R2 are each independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyleneazido, alkylenecycloalkyl, alkyleneheterocycloalkyl, and alkylenearyl,or a salt thereof.