Synthesis and reaction of some functionalized [6]- and [7]- helicenes

ORGN 241

David Zhigang Wang1, Kamil Paruch2, and Thomas J Katz1. (1) Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, 3000 Broadway, MC 3151, New York, NY 10027, (2) Schering-Plough Research Institute, 2015 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

Efficient functionalizations of [6]- and [7]-helicenes at their most sterically hindered positions and some reactions of them will be presented. The work makes it possible to use these interesting compounds as useful precursors to new materials and agents.

 

Heterocycles and Aromatics
8:00 AM-12:00 PM, Monday, September 8, 2003 Sheraton New York -- Royal Ballroom B, Oral

Division of Organic Chemistry
The 226th ACS National Meeting, New York, NY, September 7-11, 2003