A novel method for the upper rim alkoxy-
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Sreeja Thulasi; Ganga V. Bhagavathy; Jijy Eliyan; Luxmi R. Varma
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Article
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2009
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Elsevier Science
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French
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A mild and efficient one-step procedure for the upper rim modification of calix[4]arene via a bis(spirodienone) is described. The bis(spirodienone) on reaction with alcohols in the presence of p-TSA affords mono-and 1,3-disubstituted alkoxy derivatives in moderate to good yields.