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Synthesis of model compounds for coal liquefaction research: Final report, June 21, 1990--July 30, 1993

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/61099· OSTI ID:61099

The objectives of this project were to develop feasible synthetic routes to produce (1) 4(4{prime}-hydroxy-5{prime}6{prime},7{prime}8{prime}-tetrahydro-1{prime}-naphthylmethyl)-6-methyldibenzothiophene, and (2) a 1-hydroxynaphthalene-dibenzothiophene polymer. These compounds are thought to be representative of sulfur containing molecules in coal. The program was divided into two technical tasks. Unfortunately, the attempted syntheses of these compounds was unsuccessful due to their unusual reactivities. Attempted synthetic routes and possible future routes are described, and Appendix A lists the compounds that were synthesized during this program.

Research Organization:
SRI International, Menlo Park, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC22-90PC90036
OSTI ID:
61099
Report Number(s):
DOE/PC/90036--T7; ON: DE95011469
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English