Helicene Chemistry : From Synthesis to Applications

This book systematically reviews recent advances in the synthetic methods and applications of helicenes. The first part of this book introduces the nomenclature and structural features of helicenes. The second part reviews several classic and useful methods as well as recently-developed approaches f...

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Main Authors Chen, Chuan-Feng (Author), Shen, Yun (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783662531686
DOI10.1007/978-3-662-53168-6
Physical Description1 online resource (XIV, 272 p. 270 illus., 64 illus. in color.)

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Table of Contents:
  • Part I What Are Helicenes?
  • Introduction to Helicene Chemistry
  • Structures and Properties of Helicenes
  • Part II How to Prepare Helicenes?
  • Oxidative Photocyclization
  • Diels-Alder and Friedel-Crafts-Type Reactions
  • Metal-Mediated Reactions
  • Other Synthetic Methods
  • Asymmetric Synthesis
  • Reactivity and Transformations
  • Part III What Are the Applications of Helicenes?
  • Helicenes in Catalysis
  • Recognition, Sensors, and Responsive Switches
  • Helicenes in Biochemistry
  • Circularly Polarized Luminescence and Organic Electronics
  • Helicene Assemblies.