ISSN:
0009-2940
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Inorganic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Cesium Effect in C-C-Bond Forming Reactions Yielding Large Hydrocarbon RingsC-C-bond formations of the Wurtz type following the Müller-Röscheisen procedure [alkali metal + tetraphenylethene (TPE)] leading to [2n]paracyclophane rings 2 have been carried out, comparing sodium, potassium, and cesium as metals. As fig. 1 shows, the selectivity of the oligomer formation starting from 1,4-bis(chloromethyl)benzene (1a) is strongly dependent on the alkali metal used. Sodium/TPE besides 2b predominantly yields the higher oligomers 2c - e. Use of cesium metal/TPE leads to 2b preferentially. With potassium metal/TPE all oligomers 2b - e are obtained in low yields or traces, respectively. According to these results, the oligomer formation in carbocyclic ring systems can be steered by the type of alkali metal applied; cesium seems to favour the formation of conformationally more rigid rings (like 2b).
Additional Material:
1 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cber.19841170726
