This comprehensive review summarizes recent advances in the synthesis and coordination chemistry of dibenzotetraaza[14]annulenes (DBTAAs) reported between 2010 and 2021. Owing to the smaller N₄ donor cavity compared to that of the porphyrin core, it is not surprising that DBTAA offers versatile and unique coordination modes towards metal ions. The structural modification of the DBTAA core allows for the fine-tuning of their spectroscopic properties. DBTAA and derivatives have been utilized across a wide range of research disciplines such as in electronic devices and biological assays. The feasible preparation of ligands and their metal complexes suggests DBTAAs as potential alternatives to porphyrins.

这篇全面的综述总结了 2010 年至 2021 年间报道的二苯并四氮杂 [14] 环烯 (DBTAA) 合成和配位化学的最新进展。由于与卟啉核心相比，N ₄供体腔更小，因此 DBTAA 提供对金属离子的多种和独特的配位模式。DBTAA 核心的结构修改允许微调其光谱特性。DBTAA 及其衍生物已用于广泛的研究学科，例如电子设备和生物测定。配体及其金属配合物的可行制备表明 DBTAA 作为卟啉的潜在替代品。