Synthesis and Properties of D–π–A Structural Imidazole-Triphenylamine Derivatives

Four novel D-π-A structural 1-aryl-2-[4-(N,N-diphenyl)phenyl]-4,5-diphenyl-1H-imidazoles have been synthesised. Their synthesis, thermal stability, optical properties and electrochemical behaviour have also been investigated. These compounds exhibit increased thermal stability, blue emissions and intramolecular charge transfer. The HOMO and LUMO energy levels of these compounds were calculated from electrochemical measurements.