Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Organometallic Cyclynes: Novel Nanoscale, Carbon-Rich Topologies†
Matthew Laskoski
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorJason G. M. Morton
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorMark D. Smith Dr.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorUwe H. F. Bunz Prof. Dr.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorMatthew Laskoski
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorWinfried Steffen
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorJason G. M. Morton
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorMark D. Smith Dr.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorUwe H. F. Bunz Prof. Dr.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29208 (USA) Fax: (+1) 803-777-929-0267
Search for more papers by this authorWe thank the National Science Foundation for generous support (CAREER award; CHE 99-81765).
Graphical Abstract
A combination of Pd- and Cu-catalyzed couplings make the half-wheels (see left and middle picture; Cp=C5H5) and the seco-wheel (right) shown here accessible. Single-crystal structures of all three target molecules have been obtained.
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