An efficient metal-templated route to C-functionalised derivatives of [12]aneN(4)
The cyclo cocondensation of triethylenetetramine with arylpyruvaldehydes is templated by iron(III) chloride, to give a [12]aneN4 type diimine complex intermediate which may be reduced and demetallated in situ with sodium borohydride giving the saturated [12]aneN4 metal-free macrocycle in up to 60% o...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1996
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