Linear Monodisperse π-Conjugated Oligomers: Model Compounds for Polymers and More

Abstract

The development of structure–property relationships for monodisperse oligomers has been extremely useful to rationalize the properties of high molecular weight linear π‐conjugated polymers. A great variety of spectacular molecular architecture has been generated, culminating in the recent preparation of molecular wires such as 1 with lengths exceeding 10 nm that have potential applications in molecular electronics.