Synthesis of oligo(phenyleneethynylene)s containing central pyromellitdiimide or naphthalenediimide groups and bearing terminal isocyanide groups: molecular components for single-electron transistors

Oligo(phenyleneethynylene)s which contain a central arenediimide group as an electron acceptor and are terminated by surface-binding isocyanide groups have been prepared as potential molecular building blocks for single-electron devices.