A novel route to the synthesis of α, ω-diphenylalkanes. (1st August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Hui; Chen, Yancai; Zhang, Yinlong; Yang, Zhenqiang; Li, Ji; Yang, Ruina; Wang, Wenxin
• Is Part Of: Journal of chemical research. Volume 41:Number 8(2017)
• Page Start: 473
• Page End: 474
• Publication Date: 2017-08-01
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Research -- Periodicals; Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.3184/174751917X15009724013088
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1747-5198

Abstract

A novel route to the synthesis of α, ω-diphenylalkanes is reported. Toluene was metalated in the benzylic position by n-butyllithium with THF as an activating reagent, and then directly reacted with α, ω-dichloroalkanes to obtain the target product. This process provides a facile and efficient route to the synthesis of α, ω-diphenylalkanes.