Reductive cleavage of 9, 9-diarylfluorenes by potassium in 1, 2-dimethoxyethane

TD Walsh, TL Megremis

Index: Walsh, Thomas D.; Megremis, Tommy L. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1981 , vol. 103, # 13 p. 3897 - 3898

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Abstract

Abstract: Reduction of 9, 9-diarylfluorenes by potassium in 1, 2-dimethoxyethane results in cleavage of one of the aryl rings to form 9-arylfluorenyl anions. Product analyses and kinetic studies indicate that cleavage occurs via dianions, produced by disproportionation of the initially formed radical anions.