An expedient one-pot synthesis of para-tert-butylcalix[8]- and [9]arene.
We report the first efficient synthesis of para-tert-butylcalix[8]arene and -[9]arene via an exceptionally straightforward innovative protocol that takes place at ambient temperature, employing readily available tin(IV) chloride and s-trioxane.
Bew
Sean P
SP
School of Chemical Sciences & Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK. s.bew@uea.ac.uk
Sharma
Sunil V
SV
D047250:Calixarenes / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D010636:Phenols / Q000737:chemistry*; D017971:Tin Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*
D010636:Phenols; D017971:Tin Compounds; D047250:Calixarenes; C041694:stannic chloride; C006862:butylphen