Theory provides a clue to accomplish the synthesis of sumanene, C21H12, the prototypical C-3v-buckybowl

Authors
Priyakumar, UD Sastry, GN
Citation
Ud. Priyakumar et Gn. Sastry, Theory provides a clue to accomplish the synthesis of sumanene, C21H12, the prototypical C-3v-buckybowl, TETRAHEDR L, 42(7), 2001, pp. 1379-1381
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry & Analysis","Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
TETRAHEDRON LETTERS
ISSN journal
00404039 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1379 - 1381
Database
ISI
SICI code
0040-4039(20010212)42:7<1379:TPACTA>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Two possible synthetic routes, namely a triphenylene route and a trindene r oute for the synthesis of sumanene, C21H12 (2CH(2)) and trithiasumanene, C1 8S3H6 (2S) are analyzed in detail. Theoretical calculations unequivocally p redict that the synthesis of sumanene may be easily achieved through a trin dene route. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.