title: Efficient synthesis of dithienogermole (DTG) derivatives via olefin cross-metathesis.
abstract: 4,4'-Bis-(4-pentenyl)-dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]germole was synthesized as a functional building block for the efficient preparation of dithienogermole (DTG) derivatives with varying alkyl chain lengths and pendant functionalities in excellent yields. These derivatives were efficiently isolated via olefin cross-metathesis followed by hydrogenation.
authors: Institute of Fusion Science, Department of Chemistry Education, Division of Science Education, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 561-756, Republic of Korea.
authors: Kyukwan
authors: K
authors: Zong
authors: James J
authors: JJ
authors: Deininger
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Reynolds