title: Microwave-assisted synthesis of naphthalenemonoimides and N-desymmetrized naphthalenediimides.
abstract: Naphthalenemonoimides and N-desymmetrized naphthalenediimides were synthesized using a stepwise microwave-assisted protocol. The steric and electronic properties of aliphatic amines determined the outcome of the reactions, while in the amino acid series their ability to solubilize the naphthalene dianhydride starting material was crucial. Molecular modeling was used to rationalize the observed selectivity.
authors: University Chemical Laboratory, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom.
authors: Koujiro
authors: K
authors: Tambara
authors: Nandhini
authors: N
authors: Ponnuswamy
authors: Gunther
authors: G
authors: Hennrich
authors: G Dan
authors: GD
authors: Pantoş