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Direct synthesis of pillar[5]quinone and pillar[6]quinone by CAN oxidation of alkylated pillararenes
We report a simple and efficient high-yielding synthesis of pillar[n]quinones (n = 5 and 6) by direct oxidation of alkoxy pillararenes, using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) in aqueous acetonitrile. Avoiding halogenated solvents, dimethoxy pillar[5]arene was transformed to pillar[5]quinone (92% yield) and diethoxy pillar[6]arene to pillar[6]quinone (90% yield) in 30 min. A broad substrate scope allows direct oxidation of most alkoxy pillararenes, accessible through a Lewis acid catalyzed direct synthesis, and make pillarquinones readily available for future exploration of reactivity and host-guest properties.
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Tetrahedron Letters provides maximum dissemination of outstanding developments in organic chemistry. The journal is published weekly and covers developments in techniques, structures, methods and conclusions in experimental and theoretical organic chemistry. Rapid publication of timely and significant research results enables researchers from all over the world to transmit quickly their new contributions to large, international audiences.