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Simple one-step synthesis of 3, 4-dimethoxythiophene and its conversion into 3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT)

F von Kieseritzky, F Allared, E Dahlstedt, J Hellberg

Index: Von Kieseritzky, Fredrik; Allared, Fredrik; Dahlstedt, Emma; Hellberg, Jonas Tetrahedron Letters, 2004 , vol. 45, # 31 p. 6049 - 6050

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Abstract

Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... 3,4-Dimethoxythiophene (2) was synthesized in one-step from readily available bulk chemicals via a ring closure reaction, and was then trans-etherified with ethylene glycol to give 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (3) (EDOT). ... 3,4-Dimethoxythiophene was synthesized in one-step from readily ...