title: Construction of multiporphyrin arrays via selective cross-metathesis.
abstract: Selective cross-metathesis of type I and type II meso-functionalized porphyrin olefins afforded alkenyl-coupled dimeric and trimeric porphyrin systems in good yield with excellent E/Z selectivity. The synthetic utility of the method is demonstrated through the preparation of mixed metalated (M = 2H, Zn) porphyrin dimer and trimer. [reaction: see text]
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia. steven.langford@sci.monash.edu.au
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Langford
authors.forename: Melissa J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Latter
authors.forename: Clint P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Woodward