One- and two-electron reductions of a bulky BODIPY compound

03 July 2023, Version 1
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Abstract

The redox reaction between a bulky BODIPY and a magnesium(I) reducing agent leads to the formal one-electron reduction of the BODIPY, initially generating a dipyrromethene-centred radical compound that dimerises via C–C bond formation. In contrast, reduction with magnesium anthracene leads to the formal two-electron reduction of the BODIPY, resulting in the formation of the corresponding anion.

Keywords

BODIPY
Reduction
Redox

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