Abstract

A convenient, multigram-scale synthesis of arylene ethynylene macrocycles near room temperature is described. Driven by the precipitation of a diarylacetylene byproduct, alkyne metathesis produces the desired macrocycles in one step from monomers in high yields.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)12796
Number of pages1
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume126
Issue number40
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 13 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Arylene ethynylene macrocycles prepared by precipitation-driven alkyne metathesis'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this