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Reaction of t-butyllithium with meso-tetraphenylporphyrin gives two di
-t-butyl-dihydroporphyrins, the addition occuring at positions 2,3 or
5,10. 5,10-di-t-butyl-5, 10-dihydro-meso-tetraphenylporphyrin adopts a
helicoidal structure as shown by its X-ray crystal structure. (C) 199
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