A Benzodipyrrole‐Derived Sapphyrin

Abstract

Within the framework: The fused benzodipyrrole unit within the sapphyrin 1 has a significant influence on its structure as compared to those of usual sapphyrins. The fused benzene ring partly inhibits distortion of the macrocycle about the dipyrrole unit (see structure of 1⋅2 H+ 2 (p-CH3C6H4SO3−); C gray, N blue, O red, S yellow) and contributes to the significant red-shift of Q-bands. Supporting information for this article, including synthetic methods, and spectral and X-ray crystallographic data, is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z500944_s.pdf or from the author. 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.