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1-Phenyl-3,4:5,6-dibenzocycloheptatrienyl anion. A stable antiaromatic carbanion

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jo00145a043· OSTI ID:6163891

This article describes the photochemical study of carbanions with the synthesis of 1,2,3-triphenylpropene and its cyclic analogue, 1-phenyl-3,4:5,6-dibenzocycloheptatriene. This synthesis allowed for the investigation of not only paratropic effects but also the potential destabilization induced by cyclization of an eight electron system. Results frm NMR spectroscopy revealed the presence of large upfield proton shifts in the presence of downfield carbon shifts for the cyclic as compared to acyclic anion presenting evidence that the 1-phenyl-3,4:5,6-dibenzocycloheptatrienyl anion is a carbocyclic antiaromatic species.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington
OSTI ID:
6163891
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 47:24; ISSN JOCEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English