Synfacts 2011(8): 0844-0844  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260691
Synthesis of Materials and Unnatural Products
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Numbers of Substitutions to Order: 2, 4, 5, 6, or Polymer

Contributor(s): Timothy M. Swager
Z. Zhao, X. Ma, A. Zhang, N. Song*
Peking University, Beijing, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Publication Date:
20 July 2011 (online)

Significance

This electron-poor monomer displays unusually efficient and controlled substitution reactions to produce aryl-ether linkages. The ability to do stepwise additions to the core structure opens many possibilities for functional supra­molecular assemblies and polymers.