Synthesis and structural characterization of two bis-imidazolium-linked cyclophanes: Precursors toward 'carbeneporphyrinoid' ligands

Richard S. Simons, Jered C. Garrison, William G. Kofron, Claire A. Tessier, Wiley J. Youngs

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Abstract

The synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of the imidazolium-linked cyclophanes [1][PF6]2 and [2][PF6]2 are described. Cyclophane [1][PF6]2 contains two imidazolium rings bridged by a 2,6-bis(methyl)-pyridine unit and a 2,5-bis(methyl)-pyrrole unit. Cyclophane [2][PF6]2 contains two imidazolium rings bridged by two 2,5-bis(methyl)-pyrrole units. Cyclophanes [1][PF6]2 and [2][PF6]2 have been structurally characterized by X-ray crystallography.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3423-3425
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume43
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 29 2002
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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