Fig. 2: Illustration of synthetic route and theoretical calculation result.
From: Solution-processable through-space charge-transfer emitters via solubilizing groups modification

a Synthetic route and b theoretical calculation of C6-DMB and tBu-DMB. Conditions: (i) Pd(PPh3)4, K2CO3, toluene, ethanol, H2O, 105 °C; (ii) n-BuLi, THF, -78 °C; (iii) acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, 100 °C.