2,2′-Biimidazoles were synthesized by palladium(0)-catalyzed coupling of 2-iodoimidazoles bearing an alkyl and an ester group at the 4- and 5-positions, respectively. The products were found to be fluorescent and moderately soluble in organic solvents. Th
Allen, William E.,Fowler, Christopher J.,Lynch, Vincent M.,Sessler, Jonathan L.