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Synthesis 2020; 52(16): 2311-2329
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1707115
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1707115
short review
Recent Advances in Triarylmethane Synthesis
We thank the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (LQ18B020001) for financial support.Further Information
Publication History
Received: 23 March 2020
Accepted after revision: 08 April 2020
Publication Date:
14 May 2020 (online)
Abstract
Triarylmethanes are important molecules in organic chemistry. This review discusses advances in their synthesis summarized in five categories according to the starting materials: (1) benzyl reagents with different leaving groups, such as benzyl alcohols, ethers, esters, phosphates, sulfones, thioethers, sulfonamide, 1,3-dicarbonyls, and ammonium salts; (2) reactions via para- or ortho-quinone methides; (3) arylation of benzyl halides; (4) C–H activation of methylenes; and (5) reactions of aldehydes or N-tosylhydrazones. Triarylmethane derivatives such as 9-arylxanthenones, 9-arylfluorenes, and aryloxepines are also discussed.
1 Introduction
2 Benzyl Reagents with Leaving Groups
3 Quinone Methide Mediated Reactions
4 Arylation of Benzyl Halides
5 C–H Activation of Methylene
6 Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds
7 Conclusions
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