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Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Metal-organic Frameworks
Published on: September 5, 2014
Attempted synthesis of a meta-metalated calix[4]arene
Christopher D Jurisch1, Gareth E Arnott1
1Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa.
Abstract:
An evidence for the formation of a rare meta-metalated inherently chiral calix[4]arene is described. Our strategy involved using a mesoionic carbene to direct C-H activation, but proved to form an unexpectedly unstable intermediate that was identified through high-resolution mass spectrometry. On route to our target, a new optimized method to mononitrocalix[4]arenes was developed, including optimized and high yielding transformations to azide and 1,2,3-triazole derivatives which may have application in other areas of research.
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