Post synthetic modification of the hydrophobic interior of a water-solubledendrimer

Authors
Twyman, LJ
Citation
Lj. Twyman, Post synthetic modification of the hydrophobic interior of a water-solubledendrimer, TETRAHEDR L, 41(35), 2000, pp. 6875-6878
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry & Analysis","Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
ISSN journal
00404039 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
35
Year of publication
2000
Pages
6875 - 6878
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-4039(20000826)41:35<6875:PSMOTH>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The synthesis of a water-soluble dendrimer and its internal functionalisati on with benzyl bromide is reported. Despite the use of excess reagent, only four of the possible six nitrogens could be reacted. These four reactions have occurred in a random fashion, as confirmed by C-13 NMR. (C) 2000 Elsev ier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.