[5]Helicenes by tandem radical cyclisati
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David C. Harrowven; Michael I.T. Nunn; David R. Fenwick
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Article
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2002
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Elsevier Science
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French
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A new and rapid approach to [5]helicenes is described. A central feature is the use of a sequential, non-reducing radical cyclisation reaction of (Z,Z)-1,4-bis(2-iodostyryl)benzene derivatives, viz. 31, mediated by tributyltin hydride.