ORGN 166 |
| The discovery of fullerene molecules in 1985 generated a tremendous amount of interest and has given way to many new discoveries. Studies of the unique electronic properties of fullerenes have rejuvenated interest in 3-dimensional electron flow and aromaticity. Hydrocarbon cages containing acetylene functional groups are excellent candidates for the study of electron flow and aromaticity in 3-dimensions and, have thus, become very intriguing synthetic targets. This poster will describe progress toward the syntheses of homoconjugated hydrocarbon cages using asymmetrical diyne complexes. This work opens new avenues into the synthesis of these compounds, and will aid in the advancement of hydrocarbon cage chemistry as well as open potential new pathways to fullerene syntheses.
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Process R&D, Physical Organic Chemistry, Heterocycles, Aromatics, Metal-Mediated Reactions
8:00 PM-10:00 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster
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Division of Organic Chemistry |
