Synthesis of [5.5.5.5]-Fenestratetraene
![Structure of [5.5.5.5]-Fenestratetraene](https://synarchive.com/images/molecules/5555-fenestratetraene.png)
C13H12
Principal investigator | James M. Cook |
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Publication year | 1986 |
Synthesis type | Total |
Number of steps | 11 (linear) |
References |
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SOCl2
Reflux, 85%

CH2N2
Et2O
87%

PPh3
Et2O
93%

NaNO2,
HCl
H2O, THF
0 °C, 80%


HCl,
AcOH
H2O
87 °C, 90%



Naphthalenesulfonic Acid
Cumene, Diglyme
Reflux, 4 d, 78%

BH3.THF
THF
0 °C to RT, 50 h, 93%

HMPA
Reflux, 48 h, 49%
