Selective Syntheses of [7]–[12]Cycloparaphenylenes Using Orthogonal Suzuki–Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions

Abstract

The divergent, selective syntheses of [7]–[12]cycloparaphenylenes have been accomplished utilizing sequential, orthogonal Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reactions from two late-stage intermediates. Quantum yields decrease dramatically as cycloparaphenylene size decreases, highlighting the unique photophysical behavior of the smaller cycloparaphenylenes.