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ArticleChemical science2025

Enantiomer-enriched π-extended helicenes with a perylene core from binaphthol: axial-to-helical chirality transfer with a stepwise Scholl reaction mechanism.

Zhi-Ao Li, Ke-Lin Zhu, Nai-Te Yao, Jiaqi Liang, Yi-Ling Shang, Ye Zhang, Han-Yuan Gong

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Zhi-Ao LiCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.
Ke-Lin ZhuCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.
Nai-Te YaoCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0740-2275
Jiaqi LiangCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.
Yi-Ling ShangCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.
Ye ZhangCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.
Han-Yuan GongCollege of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University No. 19, XinWai St, HaiDian District Beijing 100875 China hanyuangong@bnu.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4168-7657

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Abstract

π-Extended helicenes, as chiral nanographene molecules, possess unique chiral structures and properties, making them highly valuable for applications in advanced chiral materials. However, their enantioselective synthesis typically requires complex resolution processes or the use of expensive catalysts and labor-intensive substrates. This study introduces a cost-effective strategy that utilizes binaphthol, an axially chiral precursor, in the Scholl reaction to generate a twisted perylene core. This approach leads to the formation of an enantiomer-enriched helical structure with an enantiomeric ratio of up to 80.1 : 19.9, without the need for specialized ligands or substrates. The enantiomeric purity is further enhanced through crystal selection or thin-layer chromatography (TLC), eliminating the need for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The resulting helicenes exhibit a circular dichroism dissymmetry factor (|

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