Steric bulk & solubility provide synthetic access & insight into non-symmetric perylenediimide syntheses

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how steric bulk and solubility influence the synthesis of non-symmetric perylenediimides (PDIs).
• Utilized sequential imidization under varying conditions based on amine selection and solubility.
• Focused on the production of versatile molecular derivatives for synthetic applications.
• Successful synthesis of non-symmetric PDIs observed through tailored conditions.
• Achieved derivatives demonstrate high utility for further synthetic applications.