Tetrahedron

Synthesis of polyphenylene derivatives by thermolysis of enediynes and dialkynylaromatic monomers

JA John, JM Tour

Index: John, Jens A.; Tour, James M. Tetrahedron, 1997 , vol. 53, # 45 p. 15515 - 15534

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Citation Number: 86

Abstract

Described are the syntheses of substituted enediynes and dialkynylaromatics using Pd-or Pd Cu-catalyzed cross coupling procedures. The products were then thermalized to afford the corresponding poly (p-phenylene) s, poly (1, 4-naphthalene) s, poly (benzo [c] thiophene) s, and poly (dibenzothiophene) s. Fifteen examples are provided that show the scope of the polymerization process based upon substituent patterns and cyclization ...