The synthesis of resin-bound tetramethylcyclopentadienes: An evaluation of two methodologies

Alison S. Shearer*, Yolanda R. De Miguel

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Abstract

A comparison of two routes towards the synthesis of tetramethylcyclopentadienes on a range of different polymer supports is discussed. It was found that the direct displacement of the halide from halogen terminated polymers furnished a cleaner product and in fewer steps.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)447-450
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume47
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jan 2006

Funding

We thank EPSRC, the Royal Society and BP for financial support.

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bp
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Royal Society

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