Contracted and expanded meso-alkynyl porphyrinoids: from triphyrin to hexaphyrin

Authors :: Krivokapic, Alexander
Cowley, Andrew R.
Anderson, Harry L.
Source :: Journal of Organic Chemistry. Feb 7, 2003, Vol. 68 Issue 3, 1089-1096
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Research has been conducted on triisopropylsilyl propynal. The authors report that boron trifluoride-catalyzed Rothemund condensation of this compound with 3,4-diethylpyrrole in dichloromethane produce chromophores with special spectroscopic characteristics.

Subjects :: Chemistry, Organic -- Research
Porphyrins -- Composition
Organic compounds -- Composition
Methylene chloride
Fluorides -- Composition
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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