Synthesis of twist-twist π-conjugated Di-sec-alkylstilbenes and stilbene polymers

JE Gano, DJ Osborn, N Kodali, P Sekher…

Index: Sekher, Padmanabhan; Gano, James E.; Luzik Jr., Eddie D. Synthetic Communications, 1997 , vol. 27, # 20 p. 3631 - 3636

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Abstract

Twist-twist π-conjugated (TTPC) π systems promise unique properties with their 90° twist angles. Di-sec-alkyl substituted stilbenes, 5, were prepared by low-valent titanium coupling of phenyl ketones, 4. Long alkyl chains stopped the coupling reaction. Stilbenes 5 were