Synthesis of P-triazole dithienophospholes and a cyclodextrin-based sensor via click chemistry.

The synthesis of a series of highly luminescent, functional dithienophospholes via a click reaction is reported. Slight modification of the lateral aromatic substituents leads to a significant difference in their solid-state organization. In addition, a novel water-soluble ß-cyclodextrin hybrid is demonstrated to be an effective sensor for picric acid.