RhCl3/amine-catalyzed [2+2+2] cyclization of alkynes
摘要:
The RhCl3-3H(2)O/i-Pr2NEt-catalyzed [2+2+2] cyclotrimerization of alkynes has been achieved. The reaction can be widely used for various alkynes and provides tri- OF hexa-substituted benzenes regioselectively in high yields. The [2+2+2] cycloaddition of diynes and alkynes is also developed, and it affords benzene derivatives in moderate to high yields. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
In the presence of RhCl(3)center dot 3H(2)O and i-Pr(2)NEt, the cyclotrimerization of di(2-thienyl)acetylenes proceeded smoothly to afford hexa(2-thienyl)benzenes. CV analysis of the hexa(2-thienyl)benzenes showed that they may be useful as electroactive materials. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.