Synthesis 2007(5): 713-718  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965906
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A Facile Synthesis of Tetraarylethenes via Cross McMurry Coupling between Diaryl Ketones

Xin-Fang Duan*, Jing Zeng, Jia-Wei Lü, Zhan-Bin Zhang
Department of Chemistry, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Received 27 October 2006
Publication Date:
25 January 2007 (online)

Abstract

The one-pot, cross McMurry coupling between two different diaryl ketones gave structurally varied tetraarylethenes in 59-80% isolated yields. This synthetic protocol is more convenient and effective compared to previously reported procedures