Abstract
Electrophilic aromatic substitution in the calix[n]arene series is a well-established procedure leading exclusively to para-substituted derivatives. An unprecedented regioselectivity of the mercuration reaction leading to the meta-substituted calix[4]arenes is described. These compounds represent a new type of substitution pattern in classical calixarene chemistry and open the door for the straightforward synthesis of inherently chiral receptors based on calixarenes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3628-3631 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Jul 2012 |