Synfacts 2010(1): 0043-0043  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1218426
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Packing-In Negative Charge with Azulenes

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager, Trisha L. Andrew
S. Ito*, T. Iida, J. Kawakami, T. Okujima, N. Morita
Hirosaki University, Ehime University, Matsuyama and Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 December 2009 (online)

Significance

Bis(enediyne) compounds containing four azulene chromophores were synthesized in one pot in 42-54% yield using 6-haloazulenes. Compound 1 displayed stable redox behavior and electrochromism when reduced.