A novel reaction of 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ): charge-transfer chromophores by [2 + 2] cycloaddition with alkynes.

A series of donor-acceptor molecules, featuring intense low-energy intramolecular charge-transfer bands, was prepared by regioselective [2 + 2] cycloaddition between 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and N,N-dialkylanilino-substituted (DAA-substituted) alkynes, followed by ring opening of the initially formed cyclobutenes.

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