Synthetic routes to linear oligo-Tröger's bases

Org Lett. 2005 Jan 6;7(1):67-70. doi: 10.1021/ol047902f.

Abstract

Derivatives of Tröger's base (TB) have played important roles in receptor construction due to their rigid V-shape. A new class of these compounds are the oligo-TBs, which can function as cavitands. Herein, we describe both stepwise and one-step (oligomerization) methods suitable for the preparation of linear oligo-TBs.