Synthesis 1989; 1989(5): 356-359
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27251
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A Convenient Synthesis of Some (1-Alkylethenyl)arenes and Bis(1-alkylethenyl)arenes

Karsten Blatter* , Arnulf-Dieter Schlüter
  • *Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Postfach 3148, D-6500 Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

The title compounds may be prepared in good yields and high isomeric purities (98 + %) by reaction of 1-alkylethenylmagnesium bromides with bromo- or dibromoarenes, respectively. An improved synthesis of 2,6-dibromonaphthalene and the synthesis of 4,9-dibromopyrene are also described.

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