Stable Monoareno-pentalenes with Two Olefinic Protons

Org Lett. 2023 Jan 13;25(1):42-46. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c03752. Epub 2022 Dec 28.

Abstract

A novel class of stable monoareno-pentalenes is introduced that have an olefinic proton on each five-membered ring of the pentalene subunit. Their synthesis was accomplished via a regioselective carbopalladation cascade reaction between ortho-arylacetyleno gem-dibromoolefins and TIPS-acetylene. These molecules could be experimental probes of magnetic (anti)aromaticity effects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetylene
  • Alkenes*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Protons*

Substances

  • Protons
  • Alkenes
  • Acetylene