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DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610366
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A Simple and Mild Microwave-Based Synthesis of Novel Functionalized Benzofulvenes

Adam C. Glass*
a   Department of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University, 1010 122st S, Tacoma, WA 98447, USA   Email: glassac@plu.edu
,
Katherine E. Caspary
b   Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University, 153 Gilbert Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA
,
Cole Fisher
a   Department of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University, 1010 122st S, Tacoma, WA 98447, USA   Email: glassac@plu.edu
,
Connor Whyte
a   Department of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University, 1010 122st S, Tacoma, WA 98447, USA   Email: glassac@plu.edu
,
James Okubo
a   Department of Chemistry, Pacific Lutheran University, 1010 122st S, Tacoma, WA 98447, USA   Email: glassac@plu.edu
,
Lev N. Zakharov
c   CAMCOR, University of Oregon, 1443 E. 13th Avenue Eugene, OR 97403, USA
› Author AffiliationsWe would like to thank the PLU Division of Natural Sciences for funding this work.
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Received: 01 August 2018

Accepted after revision: 21 August 2018

Publication Date:
14 September 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Benzofulvenes and their derivatives are useful molecular entities having applications as biologically active molecules, polymer precursors, and optoelectronic devices. We have developed a simple and mild synthetic method for the formulation of a variety of these interesting compounds. Using carbonyl coupling techniques combined with microwave heating, a wide variety of functionalized benzofulvenes can be accessed rapidly in good yield. Furthermore, we have obtained five crystal structures further expanding a limited number of benzofulvene structures available.

Key words

aromaticity - benzofulvenes - DBU - microwave - mild

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