New organic polymer precursors: Synthesis and electronic structure of thienylpyridines and thienylethynylpyridines

Igor Novak, Siu Choon Ng, Chup Yew Mok, Hsing Hua Huang, Jiye Fang, Kevin Kek Tsong Wang

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Abstract

He I and He II UV photoelectron spectra (UPS) of isomeric thienylpyridines and thienylethynylpyridines have been recorded. Their electronic structures were analysed and spectra assigned on the basis of He II/He I intensity variations, comparison with UPS of pyridine, thiophene and ethyne and semiempirical MO calculations. The spectra indicate that there is considerable interaction between π orbitals of thiophene, pyridine and ethynyl moieties. The relationship between electronic structure and formation of novel polymer materials is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1771-1775
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Perkin Transactions 2
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1994

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