title: Synthesis and functionalization of BF2-complexes of meso-free 25-oxasmaragdyrin.
abstract: BF2-complex of meso-free 25-oxasmaragdyrin is synthesized under simple reaction conditions in high yield, and the reactivity of meso-free carbon atom was demonstrated by carrying out functionalization followed by coupling reactions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Powai, Mumbai 400076, India.
authors.forename: Hemanta
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kalita
authors.forename: Way-Zen
authors.initials: WZ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Mangalampalli
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ravikanth