Synfacts 2009(8): 0858-0858  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217465
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Oligophospholes

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Jeewoo Lim
Y. Matano*, M. Nakashima, H. Imahori
Kyoto University, Japan
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Publication Date:
23 July 2009 (online)

Significance

Phospholes are interesting building blocks for π-conjugated organic materials. Although synthesis of phospholes bearing acetylenes at α-positions is known, the authors report a more versatile and facile approach that does not involve direct functionalization.