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Methoxybenzo(a)pyrene 4,5-oxides labeled with carbon-13: electronic effects in the NIH shift

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00350a024· OSTI ID:6036629

The synthesis of 9-methoxy-4,5-dihydrobenzo(a)pyrene-4-/sup 13/C 4,5-oxide and -5-/sup 13/C 4,5-oxide and of 8-methoxy-4,5-dihydrobenzo(a)pyrene-4-/sup 13/C 4,5-oxide is reported. The compounds were synthesized in yields of 15% each from unlabeled precursors. /sup 1/numberC NMR analysis of the conversion of the 4,5-oxides to 4-phenols and 5-phenols (NIH shift) revealed a very strong electronic effect of a 9-methoxy substituent, which gave only the 4-phenol, and a significant but weaker effect of an 8-methoxy substituent, which gave both phenols with the 5-phenol predominating. 18 references, 3 figures, 1 table.

Research Organization:
Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque
OSTI ID:
6036629
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 50:26; ISSN JOCEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English