Rational Design of New ThiazoloThiazole Dyes as Input Energy Units in Molecular Dyads

Abstract

Bridge over troubled water: Highly fluorescent thiazolothiazole dyes with quantum yields of up to 60 % were prepared in a facile synthesis from dithiooxamide and various aldehydes. When adequately engineered, such dyes could be used as fluorescent bridges with other dyes. A sequence of highly efficient, intramolecular electronic-energy-transfer steps followed from selective illumination of the fluorescent centre in the molecular triads. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.