9,10-dicyanoanthracene

Description

9,10-Dicyanoanthracene (DCA) is a fluorescent organic compound with a high electron affinity. It is commonly used as an electron acceptor in organic electronics, photochemistry, and as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells. DCA is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reaction of anthracene with cyanuric chloride followed by hydrolysis and dechlorination. Its strong electron-withdrawing cyano groups contribute to its high electron affinity and efficient charge transfer properties. The ability of DCA to accept electrons facilitates its use in various applications such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and as a photosensitizer in organic photovoltaics. Researchers study DCA due to its potential in developing highly efficient and stable organic electronic devices. Its fluorescence properties and high electron affinity make it a promising material for advanced optoelectronic applications.'

9,10-dicyanoanthracene: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

anthracene-9,10-dinitrile : An anthracenedinitrile carrying cyano groups at positions 9 and 10. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]