Abstract
Zethrenes were synthesized by Pd-catalyzed cyclodimerization of 1-ethynyl-8-iodonaphthalenes. The structure of these cycloadducts was confirmed by X-ray crystal analysis. The bond lengths and bond alternation in the crystal structures reveal that the central two six-membered rings of the title compounds lack aromaticity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 7059-7062 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue number | 39 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2010 Sept 17 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Catalysis
- General Chemistry