3,4-Bis(5-iodo-2-methylthien-3-yl)-2,5-dihydrothiophene: A powerful synthon for the preparation of photochromic dithienylethene derivatives

Nan Xie, De Xing Zeng, Yi Chen

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Abstract

A dithienylethene synthon, 3,4-bis-(5-iodo-2-methylthien-3-yl)-2,5- dihydrothiophene, was prepared and used as a starting material for the preparation of several photochromic dithienylethene derivatives via Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. The dithienylethene synthon was stable once stored in the dark at room temperature.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)737-740
Number of pages4
JournalSynlett
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 17 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dithienylethene
  • Photochromism
  • Suzuki coupling

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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