Synlett 2010(20): 3045-3048  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259060
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The Synthesis of Azaperylene-9,10-dicarboximides

Trisha L. Andrew, Brett VanVeller, Timothy M. Swager*
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Chemistry, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Publication History

Received 4 October 2010
Publication Date:
24 November 2010 (online)

Abstract

The syntheses of two azaperylene 9,10-dicarboximides are presented. 1-Aza- and 1,6-diazaperylene 9,10-dicarboximides containing a 2,6-diisopropylphenyl substituent at the N-imide position were synthesized in two steps starting from naphthalene and isoquinoline derivatives.

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