Take the shortcut: The synthesis of core-modified meso aryl hexaphyrins with an internal thiophene bridge is reported. Introduction of the thiophene bridge alters the electronic structure as well as the π-electron circuit, resulting in increases in singlet lifetime (τ(s)) and the two-photon absorption (TPA) cross-section. Furthermore, for the sulfur derivative, the internal bridging thiophene participates in a π-electron conjugation pathway.

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