Synthesis and properties of 9-alkyl- and 9-Arylcyclopenta
Two strategies for the synthesis of cyclopenta[a]phenalenes are described. NMR, X-ray diffraction, and cyclic voltammetry studies of simple alkyl- and aryl-substituted derivatives are reported for the first time.
Shea
KM
Department of Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
Lee
KL
Danheiser
RL