[GRAPHICS]
9,9-Diaryl-2,7-dibromofluorene was synthesized by a triflic acid promoted F
riedel-Crafts reaction. Introduction of diarylamino groups at its C2 and C7
positions by a Pd-catalyzed amination results in the formation of a novel
class of triaryldiamines. The 9,9 diaryl substituents at the central linkag
e play a less important role in the photophyscial properties but affect the
oxidation potential and improve the morphological stability of these new t
riarylamines.