Attempted synthesis of a meta-metalated calix[4]arene

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 ro...

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Main Authors: Christopher D. Jurisch, Gareth E. Arnott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Beilstein-Institut 2019-08-01
Series:Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3762/bjoc.15.195