Synthesis 2003(1): 0124-0128
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-36258
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A Novel Synthesis of Dithieno[2,3-b:3′,2′-d]thiophene and its Bromo Derivatives

Valentine G. Nenajdenko*, Denis V. Gribkov, Viktor V. Sumerin, Elizabeth S. Balenkova
Department of Chemistry, Moscow State University, 119899 Moscow, Russia
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Publication History

Received 18 October 2002
Publication Date:
18 December 2002 (online)

Abstract

Two new approaches to multigram synthesis of dithieno[2,3-b:3′,2′-d]thiophene are described. Various mono-, di-, tri- and tetrabromides of dithieno[2,3-b:3′,2′-d]thiophene are prepared in good yield.