3,4:9,10-Perylenebis(dicarboximide) chromophores that function as both electron donors and acceptors

Five green 3,4:9,10-perylenebis(dicarboximide) dyes that both donate and accept electrons have been synthesized under mild conditions in high yields. These chromophores undergo reversible one-electron oxidation and reduction in butyronitrile at modest potentials.