The free radical addition reactions of [1.1.1] propellane (1) are described in some detail and allowed the preparation of a wide variety of 1,3-disubstituted bicyclo [1.1.1.] pentanes. The reaction of 1 with free radicals was more rapid than that of bicyclo [1.1.0] butane (2), whereas bicyclo [2.1.0] pentane (3) was relatively inert
作者:Kenneth B. Wiberg、Shennan T. Waddell、Keith Laidig
DOI:10.1016/s0040-4039(00)84310-5
日期:1986.1
[1.1.1]Propellane is more reactive towards free radicals than bicyclo[1.1.0]butane, and much more reactive than bicyclo[2.1.0]pentane. Therefore, the reactivity is not determined by strain energy relief or the HOMO energy. The addition of acetaldehyde is unique in that a 1:2 adduct is formed. A number of other additions are described, and provide convenient routes to 1,3-disubstituted bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes
Molecular bulding beams, liquid crystals, and surfactants in the form of compounds based on [1.1.1]propellane, including poly[1.1.1]propellanes. Molecular building beams having a telomeric or polymeric chain staff, and linking groups functionalized on one or both ends of the staff. A system for linking the beams to connecting units to construct molecular structures of various forms, such as whips, combs, scaffoldings, nets, or stars. Other broad aspects of the invention provide liquid crystals and surfactants. The liquid crystals include telomeric or polymeric compounds functionalized with flexible end groups, while the surfactant compounds are functionalized with surface active end groups. Methods of synthesizing the various compounds ar also provided.