ORGN 618 |
| 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. The incorporation of metals into the skeletal structure lead to very unique steric and electronic properties. This poster will discuss the formation of the platinum cage shown below as well as the electronic properties of the molecule.
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Materials, Devices and Switches, Metal-Mediated Reactions, Asymmetric Reactions, Total Synthesis, Biologically-Related Molecules and Processes
7:00 PM-9:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- La Louisiane, Blrm. C, Poster
Division of Organic Chemistry |
