ISSN:
0947-3440
Keywords:
Tetrathiafulvalene
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Cyclophanes
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Macrocycles
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Donor-acceptor systems
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Supramolecular chemistry
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Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The syntheses and some physical properties (redox potentials) of cyclic tetrathiafulvalenes (TTF) are reviewed. The ring closure is generally performed in one of two different ways: (i) by coupling of 1,3-dithiol derivatives thereby forming the central fulvene bond, or (ii) by cyclization of a preformed TTF derivative. The second route is very efficient when using the cyanoethyl protection/deprotection method and has made possible the preparation of a number of two- and three-dimensional macrocycles, e.g. mono-, bis- and tetramacrocycles, oligomeric macrocycles and cage-type molecules. The use of tetrathiafulvalenophanes in supramolecular chemistry is also exemplified in this microreview.
Additional Material:
2 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jlac.199719971103
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