The Chemistry of 1,6-Dioxapyrenes Part 3 [1,2]: Scope and Limitations of an Acid Catalyzed Ring-closing Reaction

Jørn B. Christensen*, Klaus Bechgaard

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Abstract

One of the few methods for synthesis of 1,6-dioxapyrenes is the acid catalyzed cyclization of 2,6-disubstituted 1,5-bis(2-oxoalkoxy)naphthalenes. The scope and limitations of this reaction has been investigated and 11 new 2,7-disubstituted 1,6-dioxapyrenes have been prepared and characterized. Most of the compounds undergo two reversible oxidations to give the corresponding radical as well as di- cations.

Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Volume40
Issue number5
Pages (from-to)757-761
Number of pages5
ISSN0022-152X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003

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