Preparation of ethynylpyridine macrocycles by oxidative coupling of an ethynylpyridine trimer with terminal acetylenes

J Org Chem. 2011 Jan 7;76(1):309-11. doi: 10.1021/jo101921e. Epub 2010 Dec 8.

Abstract

Macrocycles consisted of pyridine rings and acetylene bonds were prepared by Eglinton coupling from a tandem precursor bearing two terminal alkynyl groups. The composition of molecular size in the cyclized products changed by the reaction solvent. In pyridine, 9-meric and bigger macrocycles were obtained, while that of 6-mer was not. On the other hand, in pyridine/THF mixed solvent, the 6-mer was obtained as a major product.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkynes / chemistry*
  • Cyclization
  • Macrocyclic Compounds / chemical synthesis*
  • Macrocyclic Compounds / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidative Coupling
  • Pyridines / chemical synthesis*
  • Pyridines / chemistry
  • Solvents / chemistry

Substances

  • Alkynes
  • Macrocyclic Compounds
  • Pyridines
  • Solvents
  • ethynylpyridine