Synthesis 2007(15): 2360-2364  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983770
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The Stereoselective Dimerization Reaction of Oxidopyrylium Ions

Hee-Yoon Lee*, Hyoun Young Kim, Byung Gyu Kim, Jung Min Kee
Center for Molecular Design and Synthesis, School of Molecular Science (BK21) and Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Yusong Gu, Daejon 305-701, Republic of Korea
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Publication History

Received 10 April 2007
Publication Date:
12 July 2007 (online)

Abstract

The dimerization reaction of oxidopyrylium ions produces doubly bridged eight-membered carbocyclic rings stereoselectively according to the substitution pattern around the pyrylium ring.